Mac Flecknoe A Poem

Mac Flecknoe A Poem: With Spencer's Ghost Being A Satyr Concerning Poetry is a satirical poem written by John Dryden and John Oldham first published in 1709. The poem mocks the literary pretensions of a rival poet Thomas Shadwell by portraying him as the king of a realm of mediocrity and absurdity. In the poem Shadwell is depicted as the son and heir of Flecknoe a minor poet of the previous generation who has abdicated his throne and passed it on to his unworthy son. The poem is full of witty and biting commentary on the state of poetry in the late 17th century and is considered a classic example of the satirical genre. The addition of Spencer's Ghost a character from Edmund Spencer's The Faerie Queene adds an extra layer of complexity and commentary to the poem. Overall Mac Flecknoe is a masterful work of satire that continues to be studied and appreciated by literary scholars and enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.