A New Book of the Dunciad is a satirical poem written by William Dodd in 1750. The poem is a response to Mr. Warburton's new edition of The Dunciad Complete, a poem by Alexander Pope that satirizes the literary and intellectual mediocrity of the time. Dodd's poem continues the tradition of Pope's work, ridiculing the same targets and adding new ones. The poem is divided into three parts, each targeting different aspects of society, including politicians,...