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Hudibras, A Poem Written In The Time Of The Civil Wars. Adorned With Cuts

Hudibras, A Poem Written In The Time Of The Civil Wars. Adorned With Cuts

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Poetry CriticismGeneral PoetryBritish History

ISBN10: 1273401999
ISBN13: 9781273401992
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 26 2012
Pages: 510
Weight: 1.56
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Hudibras is a celebrated mock-heroic poem by Samuel Butler, first published in three parts between 1662 and 1678. This edition also includes illustrations. The poem satirizes the English Civil Wars and the Puritan factions within the Parliamentarian cause, through the adventures of the knight Sir Hudibras. Butler's witty and irreverent verse skewers the religious, political, and intellectual pretensions of his time, offering a lasting commentary on hypocrisy and fanaticism. Hudibras remains a significant work of Restoration literature, valued for its sharp satire, memorable characters, and historical insights into a turbulent period of English history. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to make readers laugh while prompting reflection on the follies of ideological excess.

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