Publisher's Synopsis
The Filibuster: A Comic Opera is a book written by John P. Wilson and published in 1905. The book is a humorous take on the political practice of filibustering, which involves using prolonged speeches to delay or prevent a vote on a particular issue. The story follows a group of politicians who engage in a filibuster in order to prevent a bill from being passed. The characters include a pompous senator, a scheming lobbyist, and a young idealist who becomes disillusioned with the political process. The book is written in the style of a comic opera, with catchy songs and witty dialogue. It satirizes the corrupt and self-serving nature of politics, while also celebrating the power of individual conviction and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs. Overall, The Filibuster is an entertaining and insightful work that remains relevant to this day.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.
