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This 18thcentury satire is the product of a distinguished club whose members included Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, John Gay, John Arbuthnot, Thomas Parnell, and Robert Harley. Together they set out to lampoon bad taste in education and the arts by publishing the errors and pretensions of the fictional Martinus Scriblerus. This longneglected masterpiece is accompanied by a preface that sets the Scriblerus club in its historical context and extensive notes that illuminate both thematic content and allusions. This eighteenthcentury satire is the product of a distinguished club that included such literary luminaries as Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, John Gay, John Arbuthnot, Thomas Parnell, and Robert Harley. Together they set out to lampoon bad taste in learning and the arts by publishing the errors and pretensions of the fictional Martinus Scriblerus. With the death of Queen Anne the group disbanded, leaving Pope to finish the project thirty years later. This longneglected masterpiece is accompanied by a preface by the late KerbyMiller that sets the Scriblerus club in its historical context and extensive notes that clarify the many allusions and discuss the themes of each chapter. Still amusing, the work is also an invaluable source of information on Augustan taste in such areas as education, music, philosophy, and science.
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I bought this book for my book club, and we all found the exploration of Scriblerus' ideas fascinating. The collaborative nature adds depth, though a few parts could be clearer. Still, it sparked some excellent discussions.
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Elena Zhang
A Fascinating Read on Scriblerus
I picked this book up after hearing about Scriblerus in a literature class, and it did not disappoint! The collaboration of the various authors really brings life to the extraordinary works and discoveries. I found myself hooked from start to finish.
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Liam O’Connor
Not what I expected
I was really excited to read about Martinus Scriblerus, but the content didn’t match my expectations. Some of the analysis felt off, and I found it challenging to follow at times. Disappointed, but I can see why some might enjoy it.
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Jacob Smith
Interesting but a bit slow
The insights into Martinus Scriblerus are intriguing, but I felt like some sections dragged on longer than necessary. It’s a worthwhile read if you’re into literary history, just be prepared for some slower parts.
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