Are these Things So? (1740) The Great Man's Answer to Are These things So:…
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"Are these Things So? (1740) The Great Man's Answer to Are These things So:…" by James Miller is a pair of satirical pamphlets written during the early 18th century, specifically in the decade leading up to the mid-1740s. The texts exemplify the intricate relationship between literature and politics in that era, serving as sharp critiques of Robert Walpole's political conduct and policies during his tenure as Prime Minister. The pamphlets engage in
a dialogue against the backdrop of a politically charged environment where literary figures aligned themselves with various factions in a turbulent political landscape. The first pamphlet, "Are these Things So?", presents a fictionalized conversation in which an Englishman in his Grotto questions Walpole about Britain's perceived decline and his governance. The opening lines set a tone of disappointment and concern as the speaker implores Walpole to justify the alleged degradation of the nation’s stature. The second pamphlet, "The Great Man's Answer," responds to this inquiry directly, revealing Walpole’s justifications and defending his policies while also betraying the deep-seated corruption he represents. Through poetic language and rhetorical questioning, Miller layers the text with irony and satire, ultimately critiquing both Walpole's assertions and the general state of British politics, while calling for integrity and a return to virtuous governance. Together, these pamphlets provide valuable insight into the socio-political climate of 18th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Miller, James, 1706-1744 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Gordon, I. R. F., 1939- |
| LoC No. | 72611788 |
| Title | Are these Things So? (1740) The Great Man's Answer to Are These things So: (1740) |
| Credits |
Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Sharon Vaninger, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744 -- Poetry |
| Subject | Walpole, Robert, Earl of Orford, 1676-1745 -- Poetry |
| Subject | Walpole, Robert, Earl of Orford, 1676-1745 -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1727-1760 -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38275 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38275-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 215 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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