English Versions of Roman Satire in the Earlier Eighteenth CenturyThis book discusses Imitations of the ancient Roman verse satirists Horace, Juvenal, and Perseus published in Britain in the first half of the eighteenth century. It endeavors to put major writers such as Alexander Pope and Samuel Johnson in the context of lesser writers of the period. It also devotes attention to other canonical writers such as Jonathan Swift, Henry Fielding, and Christopher Smart. |
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... English naval reverses in the War of the Spanish Succession . Jonathan Swift is the subject of the second chapter , which deals with three Imitations of Horace . Toland's Invitation to Dismal to Dine with the Calves Head Club imitates ...
... English naval reverses in the War of the Spanish Succession . Jonathan Swift is the subject of the second chapter , which deals with three Imitations of Horace . Toland's Invitation to Dismal to Dine with the Calves Head Club imitates ...
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... English poetry - 18th century - History and criticism . 2. Verse satire , English - History and criticism . 3. Verse satire , Latin - Translations into English - History and criticism . 4. English poetry - Roman influences . 5 . Satire ...
... English poetry - 18th century - History and criticism . 2. Verse satire , English - History and criticism . 3. Verse satire , Latin - Translations into English - History and criticism . 4. English poetry - Roman influences . 5 . Satire ...
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... 7. Imitations of Roman Satire in the Later 1730s 136 8. The Imitation from 1740 to 1750 Conclusion 169 212 Appendix 223 Notes 228 Bibliography Index 255 265 Acknowledgments NOW I BID FAREWELL TO EIGHTEENTH - CENTURY ENGLISH 7.
... 7. Imitations of Roman Satire in the Later 1730s 136 8. The Imitation from 1740 to 1750 Conclusion 169 212 Appendix 223 Notes 228 Bibliography Index 255 265 Acknowledgments NOW I BID FAREWELL TO EIGHTEENTH - CENTURY ENGLISH 7.
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William Kupersmith. Acknowledgments NOW I BID FAREWELL TO EIGHTEENTH - CENTURY ENGLISH LITERATURE . This effort has been so long in execution that I am embarrassed to try to recall all those who have favored me with help of one kind or ...
William Kupersmith. Acknowledgments NOW I BID FAREWELL TO EIGHTEENTH - CENTURY ENGLISH LITERATURE . This effort has been so long in execution that I am embarrassed to try to recall all those who have favored me with help of one kind or ...
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William Kupersmith. English Versions of Roman Satire in the Earlier Eighteenth Century Introduction IN RECENT YEARS PROFESSORS OF ENGLISH IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES.
William Kupersmith. English Versions of Roman Satire in the Earlier Eighteenth Century Introduction IN RECENT YEARS PROFESSORS OF ENGLISH IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES.
Contents
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Imitators Imitating Swift Imitating Horace | 53 |
Alexander Popes Earlier Imitations of Horace | 64 |
Responses to Popes Earlier Imitations | 85 |
Pope and Horace The Later Period | 102 |
Imitations of Roman Satire in the Later 1730s | 136 |
The Imitation from 1740 to 1750 | 169 |
Conclusion | 212 |
Appendix | 223 |
Notes | 228 |
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