The Curliad

The Curliad is a satirical poem written by Edmund Curll in 1729. It is a response to Alexander Pope's The Dunciad Variorum, which had been published a year earlier. The Dunciad Variorum was a mock-epic poem that satirized various literary figures and their works, and Curll's response was intended to defend himself and other targets of Pope's satire.The Curliad is written in the same mock-epic style as The Dunciad Variorum, and it features a cast of characters who are meant to represent various literary figures and their works. Curll himself is portrayed as the hero of the poem, and he is depicted as fighting against Pope and his supporters.The poem is divided into four books, and each book focuses on a different aspect of the literary world. The first book deals with poets and their works, the second with critics and their opinions, the third with booksellers and their practices, and the fourth with publishers and their relationships with authors.In addition to the poem itself, The Curliad also includes a ""Farther Key"" that provides additional commentary on the characters and events of the poem. This commentary is intended to help readers understand the various references and allusions in the poem.Overall, The Curliad is a witty and entertaining satire that provides a unique perspective on the literary world of the early 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the art of satire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.