This collection of innovative essays by leading scholars on eighteenth-century British women satirists showcases women's contributions to the satiric tradition

This handbook is a guide to the kinds of satire written in English during the 'long' eighteenth century and it focuses on texts that appeared between the restor

Rather, it is a collection of episodic little histories.

A Companion to British Literature is a comprehensive guide to British literature and the contexts and ideas that have shaped and transformed it over the past th

Drawing upon the satirical prints of the eighteenth century, the author explores what made Londoners laugh and offers insight into the origins of modern attitud