A New Book Of The Dunciad: Occasioned By Mr. Warburton's New Edition Of The Dunciad Complete (1750)

by William Dodd

Book Overview

A New Book of the Dunciad is a satirical work written by William Dodd in 1750. The book is a response to Mr. Warburton's new edition of The Dunciad Complete, which was a poem by Alexander Pope that satirized literary and intellectual incompetence. Dodd's book continues the tradition of mocking those who are deemed unworthy of intellectual pursuits, and it is filled with biting wit and clever wordplay. The book is also notable for its scathing commentary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165249413
• ISBN13: 9781165249411
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"