02372cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500520014326400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150801320041252013180054453400450186265300400190765300510194785600430199899900170204129237UtSlPG20260610133651.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aHarte, Walter,d1709-177413aAn Essay on Satire, Particularly on the Dunciad 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-06-25  aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Stephanie Eason, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"An Essay on Satire, Particularly on the Dunciad" by Walter Harte is a critical exploration of the nature and significance of satire, particularly focusing on Alexander Pope’s mock-epic poem, "The Dunciad." Written in the early 18th century, during the Augustan period, the book delves into the moral and aesthetic dimensions of satire, countering contemporary critiques that considered it a lower form of poetry. Harte argues for the elevated status of satire, seeking to validate its role in social commentary and moral instruction, while also celebrating its artistic merit.  In this essay, Harte defends Pope against various criticisms that have been levied at his work, particularly the claim that "The Dunciad" demeans the epic genre and lowers the dignity of poetry. He highlights how satire functions not merely as ridicule but as a means of moral reflection, capable of illuminating vice and advocating for virtue. By tracing the lineage of satire from ancient to modern practitioners, Harte emphasizes its importance in artistic expression and societal critique. Ultimately, he positions "The Dunciad" as a sophisticated blend of epic and satire, asserting that this work is a significant contribution to both genres, deserving of recognition and respect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPope, Alexander, 1688-1744. Dunciad  aVerse satire, English -- History and criticism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29237  c70085d70085