Mercurius Menippeus, the Loyal Satyrist: Or Hudibras in Prose (1682)

Mercurius Menippeus, The Loyal Satyrist: Or Hudibras In Prose is a book written by Samuel Butler and published in 1682. The book is a satirical work that takes aim at various aspects of English society and politics during the late 17th century. It is considered to be a companion piece to Butler's more famous work, Hudibras, which was written in verse. In Mercurius Menippeus, Butler uses a mix of prose and verse to satirize the political and social climate of his time. He targets various groups, including politicians, lawyers, and religious leaders, and uses humor and irony to expose their flaws and follies. The book also includes references to classical literature and mythology, adding another layer of complexity to the satire.The title of the book, Mercurius Menippeus, refers to the Roman god Mercury and the Greek philosopher Menippus, both of whom were associated with satire and wit. The subtitle, The Loyal Satyrist, suggests that Butler's satire is not intended to be subversive or revolutionary, but rather to offer a loyal critique of the flaws in English society and politics.Overall, Mercurius Menippeus, The Loyal Satyrist: Or Hudibras In Prose is a witty and incisive work of satire that offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and social landscape of late 17th century England.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.