English Satires

By William Henry Oliphant Smeaton

Book Overview

A sharp, humane wink at Victorian life, English Satires collects William Henry Oliphant Smeaton's wry verse into a refined modern edition. This is satire that glances at manners, foibles, and pretensions with warmth, wit, and a steady eye on human foible. This concise collection offers more than clever rhymes; it presents a portable mirror for nineteenth-century society and a living thread in the British literary tradition. Smeaton's verse travels between social satire of manners and the sly, public humour that shaped Victorian Britain, echoing Thackeray's spirit while carving its own distinctive voice. For the classic literature enthusiast and the casual reader alike, the poems reward repeated visits-each reading unpacks a layer of character, pretension, and social ritual that still resonates today. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This edition will delight Victorian readers club members and Victorian era enthusiasts, inviting them to a conversation across time about manners, art, and the cleverness that keeps a nation honest. A compact, accessible treasure that honours a long and storied British literary tradition, while offering fresh insight to modern readers seeking sharp, elegant satire.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354841945
• ISBN13: 9789354841941
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"