Description

Parnassus In Philadelphia: A Satire (1854) is a book written by Pindar Jr., which is a pseudonym for the American writer Peter McArthur. The book is a satirical work that pokes fun at the literary and cultural scene in Philadelphia during the mid-19th century.The story follows the journey of a young poet named Tom Brainless, who travels to Philadelphia in search of literary success. Along the way, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a group of pretentious poets, a pompous literary critic, and a wealthy patron of the arts.Through his interactions with these characters, Tom gradually realizes that the literary world in Philadelphia is rife with corruption, hypocrisy, and self-importance. He becomes disillusioned with the scene and ultimately decides to return to his hometown, where he can pursue his art on his own terms.Parnassus In Philadelphia is a witty and irreverent critique of the literary establishment of its time. It offers a humorous and insightful commentary on the nature of art, fame, and cultural elitism that remains relevant today.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.