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The Beggers Ape

The Beggers Ape

Niccols, Richard

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ISBN10: 1162688769
ISBN13: 9781162688763
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.08 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Beggers Ape is a satirical play written by Richard Niccols in the 17th century. The play follows the story of a group of beggars who discover an ape that they believe has the ability to talk. They use the ape to gain money and fame, but their plans are foiled when a group of wealthy merchants discover the truth behind the ape's supposed abilities. The play is a commentary on the greed and deceitfulness of human nature and the dangers of blindly following trends and superstitions. Niccols uses humor and wit to critique societal norms and the power dynamics between the wealthy and the poor. The Beggers Ape is a unique piece of literature that offers insight into the cultural and political climate of the time period in which it was written.In Summers pride did cast a cooling shade, Vnder whose leaues from Phoebus burning rayes Sweet birds sate singing their Melodious layes, There sate I downe vpon the grassy ground Amid'st those silent shades encompast round By leauy trees that Arbour wise did spread.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.

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