John Donne satirist: metaphor, wit & art

This essay focuses on the metaphors of John Donne’s satires, and on the witty effect they produce. Consider-ing the genre of the compositions, this text alsoapproaches the historical criteria that determined the decorum and the verisimilitude of 17th century satire, pointing out that diverse types o...

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Main Author: Lavinia Silvares Fiorussi
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade Federal Fluminense 2009-06-01
Series:Gragoatá
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Online Access:http://www.gragoata.uff.br/index.php/gragoata/article/view/220