Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth is a classic Irish novel that delves into the decline of the Rackrent estate, capturing the complexities of Irish society and politics in the 18th century. Written in the form of a satirical family history, it presents the perspectives of various tenants, each reflecting the socio-political dynamics of the time….
The Beggar’s Opera by John Gay is a satirical ballad opera that cleverly critiques 18th-century politics, society, and corruption. Set in a criminal underworld mirroring upper-class behavior, it follows the story of the roguish highwayman Macheath, who is caught in a web of betrayal, love, and deceit. With humorous commentary on greed, hypocrisy, and power,…
Remontez le temps avec le conte classique de Mark Twain,Un Yankee du Connecticut à la cour du roi Arthur ! Lorsque Hank Morgan, un ingénieur avisé de l’Amérique du XIXe siècle, se retrouve soudainement transporté à l’époque du roi Arthur, il est plongé dans un monde de chevaliers, de châteaux et de coutumes anciennes. Armé…
