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The Diaboliad (Classic Reprint): A Poem, Dedicated to the Worst Man in His Majesty's Dominions; Also, the Diabo-Lady, or a Match in Hell - Couverture souple
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A biting satirical verse tour of vice, fame, and public hypocrisy, told with wit and sharp humor.
From the 18th century satire collection The Diaboliad, this edition presents a rich, comic blend of verse that mocks social pretensions and public life. Through vivid scenes and caricatured voices, it lampoons vanity, hypocrisy, and the theater of society, offering a provocative, provocative look at vice and virtue in a bustling metropolis.
The book pairs the dramatic flair of epic poetry with playful, often outrageous dialogue. Its vivid, larger-than-life figures step across the stage of Hell and Parliament alike, leaving readers with a witty record of the era’s moral theatrics.
- Explore humorous portraits of ambition, flirtation, and public figures through sharp, theatrical verse.
- Encounter courtroom-style satire, parodic scenes, and dialog that skewers social norms.
- Enjoy evocative language, period flavor, and a tone that blends wit with moral observation.
- See how satire uses fantastical settings to critique real-world behavior and hypocrisy.
Ideal for readers of satirical poetry, historical humor, and fans of playful social critique.
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The Diaboliad: A Poem, Dedicated to the Worst Man in His Majesty's Dominions
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a bold parody of Alexander Pope's "The Rape of the Lock", in the form of a mock dedication to the "Worst Woman in his Majesty's Dominions". The author delves into the frivolous, self-centered, and scandalous world of the aristocracy, focusing particularly on the rakish behavior of the men and the scandalous reputations of the women. The author critiques society's double standards and exposes the hypocrisy and moral decay that permeated the upper classes during the 18th century. Ultimately, this book serves as a biting satire of the social and moral landscape of its time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334372520_0
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