Speculation, or a Defence of Mankind (Classic Reprint): A Poem: A Poem (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Satirical verse on speculation, wealth, and the foibles of modern commerce that still rings true. A sharp, witty poem that watches how money, fashion, and risk warp virtue and judgment. The author uses lively allegory and comic transformation to reveal how markets—bulls, bears, and even ducks—shape public life and private fate.

Set against a bustling portrait of finance, society, and politics, the work traces how new modes of action and speech give rise to the word “Speculation” as a force that rages through courts, markets, and drawing rooms. Expect perceptive humor, pointed social critique, and a history of clever poetic invention that ranges from classical myths to contemporary temptations.

• Bright, satirical verse that turns finance into a theater of ambition and folly


• Character sketches of merchants, brokers, and lawmakers, framed as recognizable archetypes


• Inventive, antiquated imagery alongside modern concerns about credit and wealth


• A brisk, accessible rhythm that blends parody with political and social observation

Ideal for readers who enjoy 18th‑century satire, linguistic play, and a fearless look at money’s pull on society.

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