English Satire and Satirists

English Satire and Satirists by Hugh Walker is a comprehensive study of the development of satire in English literature. The book explores the works of major satirists such as Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope, and Samuel Johnson, examining their techniques, themes, and historical contexts. Walker analyzes satire as both a literary form and a moral tool, used to critique social follies and human vice. His scholarly yet accessible approach highlights satire’s enduring power to provoke thought and inspire reform.