The Taxes: A Dramatic Entertainment

By Phanuel Bacon

Book Overview

The Taxes: A Dramatic Entertainment is a play written by Phanuel Bacon in 1757. The play is a satire on the British tax system and the corrupt officials who administer it. The story revolves around a group of taxpayers who are fed up with the unfair taxes imposed on them by the government. They decide to take matters into their own hands and form a rebellion against the corrupt tax collectors. The play is filled with witty dialogue, humorous situations, and clever wordplay. It is a commentary on the political and social climate of the time and is a reflection of the growing discontent among the people towards the government. The Taxes: A Dramatic Entertainment is a classic example of 18th-century British satire and is still relevant today as a commentary on the role of government in society.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: 1104921774
• ISBN13: 9781104921774
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"