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The Diaboliad is a satirical poem written by William Combe in 1677. The poem is a scathing critique of the political and social climate of England during the late 17th century. It tells the story of the devil, who visits England and observes the corruption and vice that he finds... Read Full Overview

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The Diaboliad is a poem written by William Combe in the year 1677. The poem is a satirical work that mocks the political and social structures of the time. It is written in rhyming couplets and tells the story of a group of devils who come to earth to cause chaos and destruction... Read Full Overview