Download or read book Encyclopedia of Satirical Literature written by Mary Ellen Snodgrass and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains entries on key works, characters, and authors of satire, terms, styles, publications, and literary periods. Entries for individual works offer plot summaries and analysis of satirical content, plus excerpts. Includes a timeline of satire from the eighth century BC to the present, cross references, and bibliographic citations with each entry. Includes bandw photos and illustrations. For students and lovers of satire. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR