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This volume combines William Gifford's satirical poems, ""The Baviad"" and ""The Maeviad,"" with Lord Byron's renowned satire, ""English Bards and Scotch Reviewers."" Gifford's works, originally published in the late 18th century, fiercely critique the Della Cruscan school of poetry, lampooning its perceived excesses and affectations. Also included is Gifford's personal memoir, offering insights into his life and literary career. Byron's ""English Bards and Scotch Reviewers"" continues the satirical tradition, targeting contemporary literary figures and critics with wit and biting commentary. This collection offers a valuable glimpse into the literary debates and personalities of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, showcasing the power of satire in shaping literary tastes and reputations. For scholars and enthusiasts of English literature, this volume provides a rich resource for understanding the period's critical landscape and the enduring appeal of satirical verse. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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