Description: Title: English Satire (The Clark Lectures, 1956) Author: Sutherland, James Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Date: 1967 ISBN: N/A Format: Paperback, 174 pages Edition: First Edition Thus Printing [if applicable]: 2nd Printing Book Condition: Very Good Jacket Condition: No Jacket (As Issued) Dimensions (if available): 7.75 x 5.0 x 0.75 in. approx. Keywords: English, Satire, Sutherland, Clark, Lectures, Shaw, Orwell, Dryden, Pope, Swift DESCRIPTION: From the back cover: "Professor Sutherland's Clark Lectures begin with a definition of satire, distinguishing it from comedy and emphasizing the special qualities of the satirical author's motives and his participation in and enjoyment of the use of his talent. He then discusses primitive and popular forms; and there follow four chapters on satire in verse, in prose, in the novel and in the theatre. Each is historical, ranging from the beginnings of modern English literature to Shaw and Orwell. Due consideration is given to classical and medieval traditions, but the real core of the argument is an analysis of the great English satirists, their standpoint, style and method, with ample and enjoyable quotation. Dryden, Swift, and Pope are given most attention, but in each chapter Professor Sutherland touches on a number of authors and topics: Samuel Butler, the mock heroic, Cowper, Crabbe and Byron, the heritage of medieval preaching, the nature of irony, the influence of The Spectator, the other Butler, Beerbohm and Orwell, with sidelights on Fielding, Jane Austen, Peacock, Dickens and Thackeray. "Professor Sutherland gives a valuable unified account of the nature and resources of satire and the achievements of English satirists. He shows it to be a strong and natural native growth with a positive purpose, and capable of extraordinary triumphs of art." CONDITION: Very good condition overall, some ageing to covers and light shelf wear, mild bumping to corners, and US price on the cover is marked out with a black biro. Text block appears entirely unmarked, binding solid and pretty decent overall. A very good copy. From the Bookseller: Thank you for visiting the Dactyl Books eBay Store! Dactyl Books is a second-hand and antiquarian reseller of books specialising in History, Science, Literature, and Mystery & Detective Fiction, but we have a little bit of everything in our boxes of goodies! If you are looking for a specific title or edition, don't hesitate to send it on to us and we will be glad to check our stocks and give you our opinion on how best to find your desired title. On "Making an Offer" through eBay: Many of these books and other items have automatic levels at which offers will be accepted which is pre-set through eBay. Making an offer within the pre-determined range will result in your offer being immediately accepted. A few items also have levels below which offers will be declined. ALL offers are reviewed, and reasonable offers are always considered (although it being my business, I am the one who defines "reasonable"). If you have a question about making an offer on an item, do drop me a line. Orders placed will generally be shipped within one-to-two business days, and if you are in the United States and need the book faster, please choose the express shipping option for USPS. International customers are recommended to insure their shipping: Dactyl Books uses the eBay Global Shipping Programme. We pack carefully and securely, with our best hope being that the book reaches you in exactly the condition that it leaves us. Due to weight and size restrictions, a few items may require additional postage: please contact us with questions or for more details. We strive to be extremely careful and diligent in describing our listings, but if you receive a book and don't feel that it's quite what you ordered, please contact us through the "Contact Seller" link to see what we can do for you. To avoid the chances of this happening, if you have a question about a book or other item, or would like to see additional photos, please use the "Contact Seller" link in the item description and let us know what you need. We will do our best to answer your questions *before* any sale. Thank you for ordering from Dactyl Books! -- William
Price: 8.49 USD
Location: Liberty, Missouri
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Restocking Fee: No
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Topic: Satire
Cultural Region: English Literature
Publication Year: 1967
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Genre: Classics
Era: 20th Century
