Project Gutenberg 2009-06-25 Public domain in the USA. 112 Harte, Walter 1709 1774 An Essay on Satire, Particularly on the Dunciad E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Stephanie Eason, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "An Essay on Satire, Particularly on the Dunciad" by Walter Harte is a critical exploration of the nature and significance of satire, particularly focusing on Alexander Pope’s mock-epic poem, "The Dunciad." Written in the early 18th century, during the Augustan period, the book delves into the moral and aesthetic dimensions of satire, countering contemporary critiques that considered it a lower form of poetry. Harte argues for the elevated status of satire, seeking to validate its role in social commentary and moral instruction, while also celebrating its artistic merit. In this essay, Harte defends Pope against various criticisms that have been levied at his work, particularly the claim that "The Dunciad" demeans the epic genre and lowers the dignity of poetry. He highlights how satire functions not merely as ridicule but as a means of moral reflection, capable of illuminating vice and advocating for virtue. By tracing the lineage of satire from ancient to modern practitioners, Harte emphasizes its importance in artistic expression and societal critique. Ultimately, he positions "The Dunciad" as a sophisticated blend of epic and satire, asserting that this work is a significant contribution to both genres, deserving of recognition and respect. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744. Dunciad Verse satire, English -- History and criticism PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 115261 2025-07-12T06:58:44.351087 text/html 114617 2011-11-29T14:39:48 text/html 490712 2025-07-12T06:58:52.143048 application/epub+zip 489190 2025-07-12T06:58:48.117111 application/epub+zip 110000 2025-07-12T06:58:46.530088 application/epub+zip 522585 2025-07-12T06:58:54.547031 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 495900 2025-07-12T06:58:50.894061 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233451 2022-09-13T14:21:56.521234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 88148 2025-07-12T06:58:43.624108 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87867 2011-11-29T14:40:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87888 2011-11-29T14:40:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21057 2025-07-12T06:58:54.671051 application/rdf+xml 16671 2025-07-12T06:58:47.037080 image/jpeg 3769 2025-07-12T06:58:46.781079 image/jpeg 37488 2011-11-29T14:41:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 298069 2011-11-29T14:41:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 37452 2011-11-29T14:42:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 376732 2025-07-12T06:58:44.381137 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia