The book Satire And Satirists was written by author Hannay, James, 1827-1873 Here you can read free online of Satire And Satirists book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Satire And Satirists a good or bad book?
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Junius has a sibylline effect for a while upon you ; yet in time you dis- cover that the sibyl is of the eighteenth century, with a share of trick. Much admiration belongs justly to these elaborate Letters. Knowledge of the world is to my mind the writer's chief characteristic, rather than wisdom or nobleness of view. He knows how to produce effects ; and is a lord of manner, making his bow, and planting his dagger-stroke with extreme tact. Thus, when he would bring himself into the king's pres...ence, he would deliver his sentiments " with d^- nity, but not without respect." " Without intending an indecent comparison," says he, " I may express my opinion, that the Bible and Junius will be read when the commentaries of the Jesuits are forgotten." Certain ensigns " infest our streets and dishonor our public places." In these cases we see the artfulness 192 8ATIBB AND 8ATIBISTS. of the man, who studies to wound, with the air of a superior being. In serving up slander and scandal, the same dramatic dignity is preserved : he wonld have you believe that the mud he flings at you fell from heaven.
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