British Literature

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Satire in 18th Century British Society: Alexander Pope's The Rape of the Lock and Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal

June 17, 2011 - 1268 words | English » British Literature

The 18th century was one in which exaltation of wit and reason came to the forefront of literature in the form of both Horatian and Juvenalian satires, which, through keen observation and sharp nimbleness of thought, exposed the superficial follies and moral corruption... Read Article »

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Satire British Literature Jonathan Swift Alexander Pope A Modest Proposal The Rape Of the Lock