Poetry of the Anti-Jacobin
Satirical Verses from a Revolutionary Era: A Collection of Witty Literary Critiques and Political CommentaryBy Various
Length16h 6m
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"Poetry of the Anti-Jacobin" is a compelling anthology of satirical verse published in the aftermath of the radical upheavals of the late 18th century. The collection features prominent contributions from poets such as George Canning and John Hookham Frere, who wielded sharp wit and vivid imagery to critique the fervent revolutionary spirit embodied by the Jacobins. With its blend of humor and incisive political commentary, the anthology captures the anxieties of an era marked by social upheaval, exploring themes of loyalty, nationalism, and the complexities of political allegiance. The poems employ a variety of forms and styles, demonstrating the versatility of the genre while firmly rooting itself in the larger Romantic literary context of resistance against revolutionary fervor. The editors and contributors to "Poetry of the Anti-Jacobin" were largely inspired by the tumultuous political climate of their time, where ideas of democracy and republicanism were met with both enthusiasm and skepticism. Their backgrounds in journalism, politics, and literature paint a vivid backdrop against which this work emerged, reflecting their deep engagement with contemporary debates around governance and societal order. This anthology is essential for readers interested in political poetry and the intricate relationship between literature and historical context. It offers a fascinating insight into how poetry not only reflects but also influences societal sentiments, making it a valuable addition to the study of Romantic literature and political commentary.
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Publish dateNov 5, 2021
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1POETRY OF THE ANTI-JACOBIN: COMPRISING THE CELEBRATED POLITICAL AND SATIRICAL POEMS, OF The Rt. Hons. G. Canning, John Hookham Frere, W. Pitt, The Marquis Wellesley, G. Ellis, W. Gifford, The Earl of Carlisle, and Others.
2EDITOR’S PREFACE.
3ADDITIONS TO THE PRESENT EDITION.
4EDITIONS OF THE ANTI-JACOBIN; AND ITS SUCCESSORS.
5CONTENTS OF THE POETRY OF THE ANTI-JACOBIN, WITH THE NAMES OF THE AUTHORS.
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6“THE RIGHT HON. GEORGE CANNING AS A MAN OF LETTERS.”
7THE ANTI-JACOBIN AS AN AID TO GOVERNMENT.
8DESCRIPTION OF THE PLATES.
9PROSPECTUS OF THE ANTI-JACOBIN; OR, WEEKLY EXAMINER,
10No. I.
11INTRODUCTION.
12INSCRIPTION[8] For the Apartment in Chepstow Castle, where Henry Marten, the Regicide, was imprisoned thirty years.
13IMITATION. INSCRIPTION For the Door of the Cell in Newgate, where Mrs. Brownrigg, the ’Prentice-cide, was confined previous to her Execution.
14No. II.: SAPPHICS. THE FRIEND OF HUMANITY AND THE KNIFE-GRINDER.
15No. III.: THE INVASION;[11] OR, THE BRITISH WAR SONG.
16No. IV.
17LA SAINTE GUILLOTINE. A New Song. ATTEMPTED FROM THE FRENCH.
18LINES.
19MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF FREEDOM.
20No. V.
21THE SOLDIER’S WIFE.
22THE SOLDIER’S FRIEND. DACTYLICS.
23SONNET.—TO LIBERTY.
24No. VI.
25THE SOLDIER’S WIFE.[20]
26THE COLLECTOR AND THE HOUSEHOLDER.
27LATIN VERSES Written immediately after the Revolution of the 4th of September.
28No. VII.
29No. VIII.
30THE CHOICE. (FROM THE BATTLE OF SABLA, BY JAAFER BEN ALBA.)
31THE DUKE AND THE TAXING-MAN.[27]
32EPIGRAM ON THE PARIS LOAN,[32] CALLED THE LOAN UPON ENGLAND.
33No. IX.: ODE TO ANARCHY.
34No. X.
35LINES, WRITTEN AT THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR 1797.
36TRANSLATION OF THE NEW SONG OF THE “ARMY OF ENGLAND”.
37No. XI.
38EPISTLE TO THE EDITORS OF THE ANTI-JACOBIN.[40]
39TO THE AUTHOR OF THE EPISTLE TO THE EDITORS OF THE ANTI-JACOBIN.
40ODE TO LORD MOIRA.
41No. XII.: A BIT OF AN ODE TO MR. FOX.[82]
42No. XIII.
43ACME AND SEPTIMIUS; OR, THE HAPPY UNION CELEBRATED AT THE CROWN AND ANCHOR TAVERN.
44MR. FOX’S BIRTH-DAY.
45No. XIV.
46TO THE AUTHOR OF THE ANTI-JACOBIN.
47LINES. Written under the Bust of Charles Fox at the Crown and Anchor.
48LINES. Written by a Traveller at Czarco-zelo under the Bust of a certain Orator, once placed between those of Demosthenes and Cicero.
49No. XV.
50THE PROGRESS OF MAN.[121]: CANTO FIRST.
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