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    Laughing at the King: Selected Poems
    Laughing at the King: Selected Poems
    Laughing at the King: Selected Poems
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    Laughing at the King: Selected Poems

    By Peter Pindar

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    Reveling in the sycophancy and classist pretensions of England's courts in the late18thcentury, this ribald collection of satirical verse specializes in lampooning the public and private lives of the decadent British monarchy. Containing the bitingly controversial social commentary of medical man turned political satirist, Dr. John Wolcott, and penned under the pseudonym of Peter Pindar, this rousing collection pinpoints exactly why Pindar enjoyed great commercial success with his ruthless ridicule of eminent public figures—the favored target being King George III, his vain and materialistic wife, and all of the King's cronies. Including a revealing introduction and comprehensive contextual material, this rediscovery of a remarkable literary catalog hilariously showcases the witty and wicked verse that once scandalized and delighted the denizens of18th-century London.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIndependent Publishers Group
    Release dateSep 1, 2009
    ISBN9781847778253
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