Citt and Bumpkin (1680)

''Citt and Bumpkin,'' written by Sir Roger L'Estrange in 1680, is a political satire set during the tumultuous Restoration period in England. The work is structured as a dialogue between Citt, a savvy Londoner, and Bumpkin, a naïve rural character, discussing political conspiracies and the impact of the Popish Plot. Through their conversation, L'Estrange critiques the corruption and manipulation prevalent in society, reflecting the political animosities of the time. This early work highlights the complexities of religious and governmental authority in 17th-century England.