Published on July 14, The Broadview Anthology of British Satire, 1660–1750 “provides instructors and students with a thorough introduction to the highpoint of British literary satire,” according to the publisher’s website.
The anthology presents work from 30 satirists, including 11 women, reflecting on current pedagogical practice and scholarship. It features a wide range of content including canonical, frequently taught texts; less anthologized works by major satirists; and works by writers who have been traditionally excluded from anthologies. Catering to both undergraduate and graduate courses, the anthology infuses lively perspectives into the study of this period in literature.
The reviewers praised the anthology for its revival of the copiousness and exuberance characteristic of literary miscellanies during the "Age of Satire." They also praised Davis and Nace for assembling representative texts that cover the diversity of satiric forms during the period. The inclusion of women writers, thorough headnotes, and footnotes were highlighted features. The anthology was seen as “the new starting point for anyone studying poetic satire of the Restoration and eighteenth century,” according to Jonathan Greenberg of Montclair State University.
To read the full description of the anthology, visit the Broadview Press website.