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100 1 _aHarte, Walter,
_d1709-1774
245 1 3 _aAn Essay on Satire, Particularly on the Dunciad
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-06-25
508 _aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Stephanie Eason, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPope, Alexander, 1688-1744. Dunciad
653 _aVerse satire, English -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29237
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