The Works of the Right Honourable John, Earl of Rochester by Rochester
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| Author | Rochester, John Wilmot, Earl of,, 1647-1680 |
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| Title |
The Works of the Right Honourable John, Earl of Rochester Consisting of Satires, Songs, Translations, and other Occasional Poems |
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Produced by Mark C. Orton, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Summary | "The Works of the Right Honourable John, Earl of Rochester" by Rochester is a collection of satirical poems, songs, translations, and occasional verses written in the early 18th century. This work showcases Rochester's sharp wit and critique of social norms, particularly surrounding themes such as marriage, love, and human nature. The collection is characterized by its humorous yet incisive commentary on the follies of mankind. The book features various poems and satires that explore the darker and often absurd aspects of human existence and relationships. In "A Satire Against Mankind," Rochester critiques the pretensions of humanity, arguing that humans are ultimately no better than beasts. Other pieces, such as "A Satire Against Marriage," express his disdain for the institution of marriage, portraying it as a trap that consolidates misery. Throughout the collection, Rochester employs a mix of humor, sarcasm, and eloquent language to convey his thoughts, often addressing love's disappointments and the conflicts between social expectation and personal desires. Overall, the work presents a vivid portrait of the author's time, rich with insights about human behavior and societal conventions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 |
| Subject | Occasional verse -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Satire, English -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44891 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 182 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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