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Samuel Butler
Hudibras
Hudibras
1 books
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About this series
Samuel Butler's satiric poem follows Sir Hudibras, a Presbyterian knight, and his squire Ralpho through misadventures during the English Civil War. This mock-heroic work uses wit and parody to critique religious hypocrisy and political extremism of the era.
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What is the historical context of Hudibras?
Hudibras is a satirical poem that directly lampoons the English Civil War and the Puritanical government of the Interregnum period, offering a critical perspective on the political and religious conflicts of its time.
Is Hudibras a complete story or a series of connected narratives?
The work is structured as a mock-heroic poem divided into three parts, each with cantos, which collectively tell a continuous, though episodic, satirical narrative following the titular character's misadventures.
What literary tradition does Hudibras belong to?
Hudibras is a prime example of Restoration-era satire, drawing heavily on the tradition of burlesque and mock-heroic poetry to critique contemporary society and politics through humor and exaggerated characters.