The Satire Compendium: 70 Must-Reads - The Misanthrope The Flying Doctor The Satyricon The Headswoman dise Garden The Absentee etc
Mark Twain, Herman Melville, Jonathan Swift, Anthony Trollope, Thomas Carlyle, James Thomson, Maria Edgeworth, Thomas Love Peacock, Ambrose Bierce, Anatole France, Marie Corelli, Desiderius Erasmus, Arbiter Petronius, John Arbuthnot, George Gibbs, Thomas Mann, P. G. Wodehouse, George S. Schuyler, Kenneth Grahame, H. G. Wells, Bernard Mandeville, James Bramston, Hilaire Belloc, Terry Southern, Bill Nye, Archibald Marshall, Richard Head, Susan Fenimore Cooper, T. Smollett, Nelson Lloyd, St. John Hankin, Elizabeth F. Guptill, William Carlos Williams, Ingersoll Lockwood, Marietta Holley, G. W. Foote, Edwin Abbott Abbott, Montague Glass, C. M. Westmacott, Samuel Brunt, Elkanah Settle, Samuel Pordage, I. J. Potter, Franklin P. Adams, Walter Harte, Francis Kirkman, Iris Barry, Bertram Gayton, Frank Chapman Bliss, Thomas Bridges, Aristophanes, Voltaire, Eugen Richter, Gilbert Knox, An M. D., Molière Molière, H. H. Sir Bashford, William Herman, John Baron Hervey
Publisher: e-artnow
Summary
The Satire Compendium: 70 Must-Reads offers a rich tapestry of wit, irony, and cultural critique, spanning centuries and showcasing the evolution of satirical literature. With its diverse range of styles from the sharp societal observations of the Enlightenment to the tongue-in-cheek modernity of the 20th century this anthology captures the spirit and scope of satire's unyielding challenge to authority and norms. Readers will discover standout works that exemplify the agility with which satire has adapted across eras, crafted not only to entertain but also provoke reflection on societal flaws. In this collection, a myriad of voices from past and present converge, each contributing to the anthology's profound examination of satire. From the classical satire of Aristophanes and Petronius Arbiter to the biting commentaries of Voltaire and Jonathan Swift, these authors navigate the socio-political climates of their times. The anthology brings together eminent literary figures such as Mark Twain and Molière with lesser-known yet equally piercing writers. This confluence of perspectives is enriched by their varied background drawing from political, social, and philosophical movements that have shaped satire into an enduring literary mode. The Satire Compendium is a must-have for those interested in exploring the dynamic interplay between literature and society. Its compilation of multiple perspectives and styles presents readers with a unique educational journey through the art of satire. Delve into this volume to gain insights into the historical and cultural contexts that have influenced these works, and appreciate the dialogue fostered through the ages as each piece interacts with the others to challenge, entertain, and enlighten.
Available since: 03/04/2025.
Print length: 2000 pages.
