The Sin of Wit (Classic Reprint): Jonathan Swift as a Poet - Couverture souple

Johnson, Maurice

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1528404114 ISBN 13 : 9781528404112

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the wit that shaped Swift’s poetry and the reception of eighteenth‑century verse. This study examines how Jonathan Swift used satire and inventive language to question the era’s craving for sublimity, conventional forms, and poetic praise. It reveals how wit, rather than mere cleverness, becomes a serious tool for critique.

This book situates Swift among his contemporaries, showing how he both followed and mocked the rules of poetry. It traces debates about the sublime, the limits of satire, and how critics and poets of the time treated wit as a risky but powerful instrument. Through close reading, it highlights Swift’s distinctive approach to verse, including his parodies and burlesques of common genres, and explains how these choices earned both praise and suspicion.

- Learn how Swift reframes the idea of wit as creative force and social criticism
- See how he turns formal poetry on its head with burlesque and satire
- Discover connections to other writers of the era, from Pope to Gay to Dennis
- Understand how the book argues for Swift’s unified blend of sense and wit in his best verse

Ideal for readers of Swift, eighteenth‑century poetry, and literary criticism seeking a clear, accessible discussion of wit, satire, and poetic form.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1528404114
• ISBN 13: 9781528404112
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 175
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