Publisher's Synopsis
M'Fingal is an epic poem written by American poet John Trumbull. It was first published in 1775 and is a satirical work that critiques the American Revolution and the actions of the British government. The poem is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the conflict. Part one humorously depicts the British government's attempts to suppress the rebellion, while part two shows the colonists' determination to fight for their independence. Part three satirizes the role of religion in the conflict, and part four concludes with a call for reconciliation between the two sides. The poem is written in heroic couplets and employs a range of literary devices, including irony, satire, and allegory. M'Fingal is considered a significant work of American literature and an important contribution to the genre of political satire.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.
