MacFlecknoe
MacFlecknoe is a verse satire written by John Dryden. Written after the Restoration of England, when King Charles II had come to power, Mac Flecknoe is full of satire and critcism. It is a direct attack on Thomas Shadwell, another prominent poet at this time. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Satire: Satire is a literary technique of writing or art which exposes the follies of its subject (for example, individuals, organizations, or states) to ridicule, often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change. In Celtic societies, it was thought a bard's satire could have physical effects, s... John Dryden: John Dryden (August 19, 1631 – May 12, 1700) was an influential English poet, literary critic, and playwright.... Thomas Shadwell: Thomas Shadwell (c. 1642 – November 19, 1692) was an English playwright and miscellaneous writer who was appointed poet laureate in 1689.... | ~ Table of Content ~
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