Pierce Penilesse: His Supplication To The Devil (1592)

by Thomas Nash

Book Overview

Pierce Penilesse: His Supplication To The Devil is a satirical work written by Thomas Nash in 1592. The book is a witty critique of contemporary social and political issues in Elizabethan England. The protagonist, Pierce Penilesse, is a penniless scholar who, frustrated with his lack of success, decides to appeal to the devil for help. The devil appears to Pierce and engages him in a conversation about the state of England. They discuss topics such...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165491990
• ISBN13: 9781165491995
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"