The Devil's Triumph: A Satire And Other Poems (1859)

By Robert Compton Noake

Book Overview

The Devil's Triumph: A Satire And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by R. Compton Noake and first published in 1859. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing the titular poem, a satirical work that tells the story of the Devil's rise to power and eventual triumph over God. The poem is a scathing critique of Victorian society, with Noake using the Devil as a metaphor for the corrupting influence of power and wealth.The second part of the book contains a variety of other poems, including love poems, ballads, and humorous verses. Many of these poems also touch on social issues of the time, such as poverty and inequality. Noake's writing style is characterized by its wit and clever wordplay, and his poems often feature unexpected twists and turns.Overall, The Devil's Triumph: A Satire And Other Poems is a thought-provoking and entertaining collection of poetry that provides a unique insight into the social and cultural issues of Victorian England.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116508760X
• ISBN13: 9781165087600
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"