'Satire and Satirists' is a definitive study of satire as a literary form. Author James Hannay provides a comprehensive survey of the history and development of satire, from its ancient origins to its flourishing in the 18th and 19th centuries. Drawing on a range of examples from literature, politics, and popular culture, Hannay explores the techniques and strategies of satire, and offers insightful analyses of some of its greatest practitioners...