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Parody, Scriblerian Wit and the Rise of the Novel

- Parodic Textuality from Pope to Sterne

About Parody, Scriblerian Wit and the Rise of the Novel

This book examines the role of parody in the English poetry and prose of the eighteenth century. It focuses on polyphony, intertextuality and deconstruction in parodic genres, in Alexander Pope's satires and John Gay's mock-pastoral poems. It examines the key role of parody in the novels by Henry Fielding and Laurence Sterne.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9783631681220
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 276
  • Published:
  • March 30, 2017
  • Edition:
  • Dimensions:
  • 214x154x23 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 454 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of Parody, Scriblerian Wit and the Rise of the Novel

This book examines the role of parody in the English poetry and prose of the eighteenth century. It focuses on polyphony, intertextuality and deconstruction in parodic genres, in Alexander Pope's satires and John Gay's mock-pastoral poems. It examines the key role of parody in the novels by Henry Fielding and Laurence Sterne.

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