Pierce Penniless's Supplication To The Devil Paperback - 2007

Pierce Penniless�������s Supplication To The Devil is a satirical pamphlet written by Thomas Nash in the late 16th century. The book is written in the form of a dialogue between Pierce Penniless, a poor scholar, and the Devil. In the dialogue, Pierce Penniless complains about the state of society and the corrupt practices of the rich and powerful. He also criticizes the Church and its leaders for their greed and hypocrisy.The Devil responds to Pierce Penniless�������s complaints by offering him a deal. The Devil promises to make him rich and powerful if he agrees to serve him. Pierce Penniless initially refuses the offer, but later agrees to it after the Devil convinces him that it is the only way to achieve success in a corrupt society.The book is a scathing critique of the social and political conditions of Elizabethan England. It highlights the growing divide between the rich and the poor, and the corruption and greed of those in power. The book also criticizes the Church for its role in perpetuating these injustices.Overall, Pierce Penniless�������s Supplication To The Devil is a powerful work of satire that still resonates today. It is a reminder of the dangers of unchecked power and the importance of speaking truth to power.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.