The Pennyles Pilgrimage

Or The Money-lesse Perambulation of John TaylorBy John Taylor

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In "The Pennyles Pilgrimage," John Taylor offers a rich tapestry of early 17th-century satire, blending humor with a critical exploration of societal norms. Utilizing a first-person narrative, Taylor chronicles his comically disastrous journey to the Holy Land, infused with a biting critique of the aspirations and hypocrisies of his contemporaries. The text serves both as a travel narrative and a social commentary, reflecting the tensions of a burgeoning capitalist society while employing Taylor's distinctive use of wit and wordplay that thrives on puns and pithy observations. John Taylor, often referred to as the 'Water Poet,' was a prolific figure in the English literary scene, whose diverse experiences as a waterman, poet, and pamphleteer significantly informed his work. His keen observations of London life and its various social strata, along with his own travels, reveal a deep engagement with the struggles of his age, driving him to craft this mock-epic pilgrimage. His writings often reflect a desire to expose folly and human pretension, making "The Pennyles Pilgrimage" an emblematic representation of his literary preoccupations. Readers looking for an incisive blend of humor, insight, and historical context will find "The Pennyles Pilgrimage" an engaging and thought-provoking read. Taylor's unique narrative style not only entertains but also prompts reflection on the human condition, making this text a valuable addition to both literary and historical studies. It invites both scholars and general readers alike to experience the richness of early modern satire and its enduring relevance.

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GenreHumor, Historical Fiction

Length1 hr 23 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateSep 16, 2022

LanguageEnglish

1Introduction

7Lastly that (which is Rare in a Travailer) all is true.

2OR

8Printed by Edw: Allde, at the charges of the Author. 1618

3of John Taylor, Alias the Kings Majesties Water-Poet.

9To the Truly Noble and Right Honorable Lord GEORGE MARQUIS of Buckingham, Viscount Villiers, Baron of Whaddon, Justice in Eyre of all his Majesty&#x27;s Forests, Parks, and Chases beyond Trent, Master of the Horse to his Majesty, and one of the Gentlemen of his Highness Royal Bed-Chamber, Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, and one of his Majesty&#x27;s most Honorable Privy Council of both the Kingdoms of England and Scotland.

4from London to Edenborough in Scotland, not carrying any Money to or fro, neither Begging, Borrowing, or Asking Meate, drinke or Lodging.

10TO ALL MY LOVING ADVENTURERS, BY WHAT NAME OR TITLE SOEVER, MY GENERAL SALUTATION.

5in all places of his Journey, and a true Report of the unmatchable Hunting in the Brea of Marre and Badenoch in Scotland.

11106, forefathers have left this to us unconquered.

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6With other Observations, some serious and worthy of Memory, and some merry and not hurtfull to be Remembred.

12FINIS.