First published in 1970, this work explores the literary genre of satire. After identifying the definitive aspects of satire, it goes on to examine the subjects which can be susceptible to satire, the modes and means of satire, the tone of satire and the satirist's relationship with the reader. In doing so, it introduces the reader to a number of key satirical writers such as Geoffrey Chaucer, Jonathan Swift, John Dryden, Samuel Johnson and Henry Fielding.
This book presents a comprehensive overview the genre and provides a useful starting point for those wishing to further study satirical literature.
| ISBN: | 9781138231924 |
| Publication date: | 10th July 2017 |
| Author: | Arthur Pollard |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 88 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions. The Critical Idiom |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Classic and pre-20th century plays Literary studies: general |
First published in 1970, this work explores the literary genre of satire. After identifying the definitive aspects of satire, it goes on to examine the subjects which can be susceptible to satire, the modes and means of satire, the tone of satire and the satirist's relationship with the reader.
Satire features in the following genres: Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Classic and pre-20th century plays, Literary studies: general
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Satire was written by Arthur Pollard and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Satire has 88 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Library Editions. The Critical Idiom series
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