""Satire and Satirists: Six Lectures"" is a book written by James Hannay that explores the art of satire and the role of satirists in society. The book is divided into six lectures, each of which examines a different aspect of satire, including its history, purpose, and effectiveness. Hannay provides examples of famous satirists throughout history, such as Juvenal, Swift, and Voltaire, and analyzes their techniques and the impact of their work. The book also discusses the relationship between satire and politics, religion, and literature. Hannay's writing is insightful and engaging, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of satire or the history of literature.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.