{"product_id":"english-satires-william-henry-oliphant-smeaton-9789354841941","title":"English Satires","description":"A sharp, humane wink at Victorian life, English Satires collects William Henry Oliphant Smeaton's wry verse into a refined modern edition. This is satire that glances at manners, foibles, and pretensions with warmth, wit, and a steady eye on human foible. This concise collection offers more than clever rhymes; it presents a portable mirror for nineteenth-century society and a living thread in the British literary tradition. Smeaton's verse travels between social satire of manners and the sly, public humour that shaped Victorian Britain, echoing Thackeray's spirit while carving its own distinctive voice. For the classic literature enthusiast and the casual reader alike, the poems reward repeated visits-each reading unpacks a layer of character, pretension, and social ritual that still resonates today. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This edition will delight Victorian readers club members and Victorian era enthusiasts, inviting them to a conversation across time about manners, art, and the cleverness that keeps a nation honest. A compact, accessible treasure that honours a long and storied British literary tradition, while offering fresh insight to modern readers seeking sharp, elegant satire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Henry Oliphant Smeaton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9354841945\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789354841941\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alpha Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/05\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 366\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.18lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d","brand":"William Henry Oliphant Smeaton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48066422505727,"sku":"9789354841941","price":29.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cefeb66f-fc8f-404e-88d9-fb2216319d5a.jpg?v=1768678392","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/english-satires-william-henry-oliphant-smeaton-9789354841941","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}