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ISBN: 1167190041

ISBN13: 9781167190049

The Modern Dunciad: A Satire

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The Modern Dunciad: A Satire is a work of literature written by George Daniel and published in 1815. The book is a satirical poem that takes aim at the intellectual and cultural decline of society during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The title of the book is a reference to Alexander Pope's 18th-century poem, The Dunciad, which similarly satirizes the decline of intellectualism in society. The Modern Dunciad is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of society that the author deems to be particularly foolish or lacking in intelligence. The first part of the book takes aim at the world of literature, criticizing the lack of originality and creativity in contemporary writing. The second part of the book focuses on the world of politics, criticizing the corruption and self-interest of those in power. The third part of the book turns its attention to the world of religion, criticizing the hypocrisy and superficiality of organized religion. The final part of the book is a general critique of society as a whole, lamenting the decline of intellectualism and the rise of shallow and superficial values. Throughout the book, the author employs a witty and sarcastic tone, using humor and irony to underscore his criticisms. The Modern Dunciad is a biting critique of contemporary society, and a call to action for those who value intellectualism and critical thinking.With Notes, Biographical And Critical.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. This description may be from another edition of this product.
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