Jonathan Swift and Satire What is a satire? A satire is any piece of writing or graphic media designed to make its readers feel critical ? of themselves, of their fellow human beings, and of their society. Satire is usually directed at humanity in general, but can also target a specific group or individual. Horatian Satire Horace was a Roman poet and satirist during the time of Augustus. Horatian satire is humorous and intended to make us laugh at human foolishness or weakness. Juvenalian Satire Juvenal was a Roman poet and satirist during the 1st century. Juvenalian satire is harsh and intended to make us angry at human vice and corruption.
Satire
Jonathan Swift and Satire What is a satire? A satire is any piece of writing or graphic media designed to make its readers feel critical ? of themselves, of their fellow human beings, and of their society. Satire is usually directed at humanity in general, but can also target a specific group or individual. Horatian Satire Horace was a Roman poet and satirist during the time of Augustus. Horatian satire is humorous and intended to make us laugh at human foolishness or weakness. Juvenalian Satire Juvenal was a Roman poet and satirist during the 1st century. Juvenalian satire is harsh and intended to make us angry at human vice and corruption.
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