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This work argues for the persistence of a central tradition of poetic satire in English that extends from Restoration England to present-day America. The tradition is seen as rooted in the uses of Augustan metaphor to criticize the abuse of social and political power and to promote freedom of mind.

Merrill, James Ingram --- Criticism and interpretation --- Verse satire [American ] --- History and criticism --- Verse satire [English ] --- Political poetry [American ] --- Political poetry [English ] --- Verse satire, American --- Political poetry, American --- Politics and literature --- Political poetry, English --- Verse satire, English --- American verse satire --- American poetry --- Literature --- Literature and politics --- History and criticism. --- Political aspects --- Merrill, James, --- Merrill, Jim, --- Merrill, Jimmy, --- Criticism and interpretation.