Dialogues Of The Dead
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ISBN10: 9354847633
ISBN13: 9789354847639
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jul 21 2021
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.37 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789354847639
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jul 21 2021
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.37 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A sparkling mirror held up to the manners and pretensions of Georgian Britain, Dialogues Of The Dead invites readers to hear the oft-forgotten voices of a bygone salon. A witty, humane venture into the allegorical dialogue form, it feels both ancient and startlingly modern in its satirical bite. This is not merely a collection of classical satire essays; it is a carefully wrought satirical dialogue collection that probes death and afterlife, vanity and folly, and the moral social critique that underpins polite London print culture. Its scenes, built with restraint and sharp observation, offer accessible entry points for the general reader while rewarding those tracing the lineage of Alexander Pope satire and gothic era precursors. The work sits at a crossroads of clever dialogue, social instruction, and literary artistry, making it ideal for college course reading or a wide audience curious about historical voices and shared human follies. Significance lies in its historical texture and enduring wit, seen through Lyttelton's poised, humane voice. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, the volume is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure - it will appeal to casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike, inviting them into a vivid Georgian orbit of satire, culture, and timeless humanity.
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