Satire and Satirists (Paperback)

'Satire and Satirists' is a definitive study of satire as a literary form. Author James Hannay provides a comprehensive survey of the history and development of satire, from its ancient origins to its flourishing in the 18th and 19th centuries. Drawing on a range of examples from literature, politics, and popular culture, Hannay explores the techniques and strategies of satire and offers insightful analyses of some of its greatest practitioners. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of satire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.