Analyzing and Interpreting Literature / Unit 4 AIL 0316 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Lexicon: Horatian Satire
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The idea
Named for Horace, this is described by the glossary as a fairly gentle satire used to poke fun at people and their failings or foibles. The attitude is amused rather than angry. Wilde and much comedy of manners sit here, and so does most affectionate mockery.
In practice
Gentle, amused, fond of its target.
Where people slip
Gentleness is the distinguishing mark.
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