The New Dunciad: As Is It Was Found In The Year 1741 (1742)

by Alexander Pope

Book Overview

The New Dunciad: As It Was Found In The Year 1741 (1742) is a satirical poem by Alexander Pope. It is a continuation of his earlier work, The Dunciad, which was a commentary on the decline of literature and intellectualism in England. The New Dunciad takes aim at a new set of targets, including the political and literary figures of the day, as well as the growing influence of commercialism and consumer culture. The poem is structured as a mock-epic,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167167023
• ISBN13: 9781167167027
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"