The Lord Mayor's Fool: Or Maxims Of Kit Largosse (1840)

By Charles Robert Forrester

Book Overview

The Lord Mayor's Fool: Or Maxims Of Kit Largosse is a book written by Charles Robert Forrester and published in 1840. The book is a collection of satirical maxims and aphorisms that are attributed to Kit Largosse, a fictional character who is the Lord Mayor's fool. The maxims cover a wide range of topics such as politics, society, religion, and human nature. The book is written in a humorous and witty style, and it is intended to be a commentary on the absurdities and contradictions of Victorian society. The maxims are often tongue-in-cheek and subversive, and they challenge the reader to think critically about the world around them. Overall, The Lord Mayor's Fool: Or Maxims Of Kit Largosse is a clever and entertaining book that provides a unique perspective on Victorian society through the eyes of a fictional fool. It is a must-read for anyone interested in satire, humor, or the history of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165525585
• ISBN13: 9781165525584
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"