Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 215 Butler, Samuel 1612 1680 Civicus, Mercurius Canne, J. O'Danachair, Donal Hudibras, in Three Parts, Written in the Time of the Late Wars "Hudibras" by Samuel Butler is a satirical poem written during the tumultuous period of the late 17th century, reflecting the English Civil War and its aftermath. The poem presents a humorous take on the adventures and character of Sir Hudibras, a knight who embodies the contradictions and absurdities of his time, particularly focusing on religious and political conflicts that arose during the war. The opening of "Hudibras" introduces us to the titular character, Sir Hudibras, depicting him as a knight with a comically grandiose sense of self and a variety of humorous traits. It establishes a backdrop of societal chaos and conflict, as various factions engage in battles that betray their true causes. Sir Hudibras is characterized as knowledgeable, yet foolish, as he struggles with debates and logic. His squire, Ralpho, serves as a foil, showcasing a different kind of wit. Together, they embark on absurd adventures, highlighting the satirical commentary on the religious fanaticism and moral hypocrisy prevalent during their era. The narrative invites readers to laugh at the folly of its characters while simultaneously reflecting on the serious themes of loyalty, identity, and the complexity of human motivations amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Humour Category: Classics of Literature Category: British Literature 690380 2025-07-02T12:44:25.603997 text/html 690201 2025-01-09T02:25:21.590572 text/html 350310 2025-07-02T12:44:42.526954 application/epub+zip 358029 2025-07-02T12:44:31.079992 application/epub+zip 312336 2025-07-02T12:44:28.907978 application/epub+zip 717736 2025-07-02T12:44:47.589906 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 644169 2025-07-02T12:44:39.793949 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 425201 2022-09-03T05:00:44.944925 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 594193 2025-07-02T12:44:25.066035 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 589121 2020-12-28T10:44:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17392 2025-07-02T12:44:47.724881 application/rdf+xml 24730 2025-07-02T12:44:29.405979 image/jpeg 4757 2025-07-02T12:44:29.156981 image/jpeg 232245 2020-12-28T10:44:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 347319 2025-07-02T12:44:25.651031 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