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100 1 _aPhillips, John,
_d1631-1706
245 1 2 _aA Satyr Against Hypocrites
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-06-29
508 _aProduced by David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Satyr Against Hypocrites" by John Phillips is a satirical poem written in the mid-17th century, specifically around the time of the English Civil War. This work employs sharp wit and humor to critique religious hypocrisy, with particular targets being the discrepancy between outward piety and internal moral corruption among religious figures and the laity of the time. The poem is characterized by its lively depiction of various churchgoers and their behaviors, reflecting Phillips' commentary on the society of his era. In the poem, Phillips paints a vivid picture of a congregation attending a church service, delving into the antics and absurdities of the various characters present, including the vain women, greedy parishioners, and self-righteous clergy. Through a series of humorous and often grotesque vignettes, he explores themes of religious pretense, the folly of blind zeal, and the disgraceful behaviors that contradict their professed beliefs. Phillips’ use of striking imagery and witty language brings to life a compelling narrative that critiques not only religious hypocrisy but also the broader societal issues of his time, making it a lively, if critical, reflection of 17th-century English life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658
653 _aPresbyterianism
700 1 _aHoward, Leon,
_d1903-1982
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49323
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