The Consisting of Satires, Songs, Translations, and other Occasional Poems Rochester, John Wilmot, Earl of 1647-1680 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Works of the Right Honourable John, Earl of Rochester" by Rochester is a collection of satirical poems, songs, translations, and occasional verses written in the early 18th century. This work showcases Rochester's sharp wit and critique of social norms, particularly surrounding themes such as marriage, love, and human nature. The collection is characterized by its humorous yet incisive commentary on the follies of mankind. The book features various poems and satires that explore the darker and often absurd aspects of human existence and relationships. In "A Satire Against Mankind," Rochester critiques the pretensions of humanity, arguing that humans are ultimately no better than beasts. Other pieces, such as "A Satire Against Marriage," express his disdain for the institution of marriage, portraying it as a trap that consolidates misery. Throughout the collection, Rochester employs a mix of humor, sarcasm, and eloquent language to convey his thoughts, often addressing love's disappointments and the conflicts between social expectation and personal desires. Overall, the work presents a vivid portrait of the author's time, rich with insights about human behavior and societal conventions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-02-13 Produced by Mark C. Orton, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 Occasional verse -- Early works to 1800 Satire, English -- Early works to 1800 PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44891 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44891 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134030.0 44891