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Explore the lively world of eighteenth-century satire with this scholarly study from Routledge. This book examines how writers during the British Enlightenment used various personae to participate in contemporary debates. Focusing on the work of Cambridge poet Christopher Smart, the text investigates his use of the Midwife, or Old Woman's Magazine (1750-1753). Author Min Wild analyzes how Smart adopted the sardonic and bizarre alter-ego known as Mary Midnight. This examination provides a deep look into the literary techniques used in eighteenth-century periodicals. It offers a fresh perspective on how Smart navigated the complex intellectual landscape of his time through creative character adoption and satirical writing.

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Examines the use of personae in eighteenth-century periodical satire and British Enlightenment debates.

Focuses on Christopher Smart's underexplored Midwife, or Old Woman's Magazine published between 1750 and 1753.

Provides an analysis of the sardonic Mary Midnight alter-ego used by the Cambridge poet.

Offers scholarly insights into the literary position of eighteenth-century writers.

Delivers a rich examination of satirical techniques used in historical periodicals.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 February 2008
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18 December 2007

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