Description

The Knave of Clubs is a satirical pamphlet written by Samuel Rowlands in 1609. The pamphlet is a humorous and scathing attack on the social hierarchy of Elizabethan England, particularly the corrupt and self-serving behavior of the nobility. The titular character, the Knave of Clubs, is a lowly servant who becomes embroiled in a series of misadventures and encounters with various members of the aristocracy. Through his experiences, Rowlands exposes the hypocrisy and greed of the upper classes, highlighting their disregard for the common people and their own moral codes. The Knave of Clubs is a witty and entertaining work that offers a glimpse into the social and political climate of early modern England.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.