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Belinda’s Artillery and the Wit Debate in London
A Northamptonshire correspondent discusses Belinda and the state of country wit versus London wits. The letter defends humor, questions religion’s role in satire, and critiques the Miscelany project and Hooker’s literary ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northamptonshire
London
Begus
Durbers
Belinde
Kate
Belinda
Squire Hooker
Odesty
Mr. Hooker
Eufface Budgell
Coley Cibber
M Celany
Hooker
Beau Monde