02388cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000320012624500490015824600390020726400510024630000470029733600260034433700260037033800360039650000310043250802090046352012680067253400450194065300460198585600430203129647UtSlPG20260610133657.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05010583  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNC1 aBrinton, Selwyn,d1859-194014aThe Eighteenth Century in English Caricature1 a18th Century in English Caricature 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-08-09  aProduced by Stephanie Eason and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Eighteenth Century in English Caricature" by Selwyn Brinton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides a comprehensive exploration of caricature as an art form in 18th-century England, specifically focusing on how it served to reflect and critique society, politics, and culture during that period. It examines renowned caricaturists like William Hogarth, Henry William Bunbury, James Gillray, and Thomas Rowlandson, illustrating their contributions to the genre and the broader historical context of their work.  The opening of the book introduces the concept of caricature, tracing its etymology and significance as a satirical art form that captures the essence of human experience through humor and critique. It discusses the social and political climate of England in the 18th century, emphasizing how the era provided fertile ground for the flourishing of caricature as a genre. Additionally, it highlights William Hogarth's prominence in the field as a pioneer who not only utilized caricature for humor but also imparted moral lessons through his works, setting the stage for a deeper examination of the various caricaturists and their unique styles throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCaricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29647