Pierce Penniless, His Supplication to the Divell 1592

By Thomas Nashe

Book Overview

Pierce Penniless's Supplication to the Devil is a satirical pamphlet written by the Elizabethan author Thomas Nash. The book is a humorous and scathing critique of the social and economic conditions of late 16th century England. The title character, Pierce Penniless, is a poor scholar who has fallen on hard times and is forced to beg for money. In his desperation, he turns to the devil for help, but instead of granting his wishes, the devil lectures him on the folly of his ways. The book is filled with witty observations and biting commentary on the corruption and greed of the ruling classes, as well as the hypocrisy of the Church. Nash's writing style is lively and irreverent, and his use of satire and parody makes for an entertaining and thought-provoking read. Pierce Penniless's Supplication to the Devil remains a classic of Elizabethan literature and a testament to the enduring power of satire.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: 1163229385
• ISBN13: 9781163229385
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"