The New Dunciad

The New Dunciad: As It Was Found In The Year 1741 (1742) is a satirical poem by Alexander Pope. It is a continuation of his earlier work, The Dunciad, which was a commentary on the decline of literature and intellectualism in England. The New Dunciad takes aim at a new set of targets, including the political and literary figures of the day, as well as the growing influence of commercialism and consumer culture. The poem is structured as a mock-epic, with Pope presenting himself as the hero battling against the forces of ignorance and mediocrity. The New Dunciad is a sharp and biting critique of the state of English society in the mid-18th century, and remains a classic of English literature to this day.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.