Political Satire In English Poetry (1910) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163899540)

Political Satire In English Poetry (1910) is a book written by Charles W. Previte-Orton that explores the use of satire in English poetry. The book delves into the political and social commentary that poets throughout history have used to criticize and satirize the ruling classes and their actions. Previte-Orton analyzes the works of poets such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Dryden, Pope, and Swift, among others, to demonstrate how they used satire to expose the flaws and injustices of their societies. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the techniques and themes of political satire in English poetry, making it an essential read for students and scholars of literature and political history.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.

Author: Charles W. Previte-Orton
ISBN-10: 1163899542
ISBN-13: 9781163899540
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d