The Rebellion Of The Beasts: Or The Ass Is Dead! Long Live The Ass!!! (1825) Hardback - 2009

The Rebellion of the Beasts: Or The Ass Is Dead! Long Live The Ass!!! is a satirical novella written by Leigh Hunt and first published in 1825. The story is set in a world where animals have gained intelligence and have decided to rebel against their human oppressors. The plot revolves around the titular character, an ass named Grey, who is chosen to lead the animal rebellion.As the rebellion gains momentum, the animals begin to realize that they are not as organized or unified as they had initially thought. They struggle to agree on a common goal and are easily swayed by their own selfish desires. Meanwhile, the humans are determined to put down the rebellion and restore order to their society.The novella is a commentary on the political and social climate of Hunt's time, with themes of revolution, class struggle, and the dangers of mob mentality. It is also a satire of traditional animal fables, with Hunt using the animal characters to poke fun at human behavior and societal norms.Overall, The Rebellion of the Beasts is a witty and thought-provoking work of literature that continues to be relevant to modern readers.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.