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Exploring the evolution of literary satire, this study examines its three main forms: monologue, parody, and narrative. Covering a vast timeline from ancient Greece to modern America, it highlights key figures such as Aristophanes and Ionesco, and traces satire's origins, purposes, and techniques. The book also delves into its revival during the Renaissance and its continued relevance today, offering insights into the power and variation of satirical literature across cultures and eras.
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Anatomy of Satire, Gilbert Highet
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Anatomy of Satire
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gilbert Highet
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 338
- ISBN13
- 9780691619415
- Category
- Humor
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of literary satire, this study examines its three main forms: monologue, parody, and narrative. Covering a vast timeline from ancient Greece to modern America, it highlights key figures such as Aristophanes and Ionesco, and traces satire's origins, purposes, and techniques. The book also delves into its revival during the Renaissance and its continued relevance today, offering insights into the power and variation of satirical literature across cultures and eras.