London, A Poem: In Imitation Of The Third Satire Of Juvenal (1750)

by Samuel Johnson and Juvenal

Book Overview

London, A Poem: In Imitation Of The Third Satire Of Juvenal is a literary work by Samuel Johnson, published in 1750. The poem is an imitation of the third satire of Juvenal, a Roman poet known for his satirical works. Johnson's poem is a scathing critique of London society, highlighting the corruption, vice, and poverty that characterized the city in the 18th century. The poem is written in heroic couplets, a traditional form of English poetry that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166271579
• ISBN13: 9781166271572
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"