Poetry of the Anti-Jacobin: Comprising the Celebrated Political and Satirical Poems, of the Rt. Hons. G. Canning, John Hookham Frere, W. Pitt, the Marquis Wellesley, G. Ellis, W. Gifford, the Earl of Carlisle, and Others.

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Experience the sharp wit and biting political satire of late 18th-century Britain in this essential anthology of anti-Jacobin poetry. Featuring the celebrated verses of George Canning, John Hookham Frere, William Pitt, and the Marquis Wellesley, the collection captures the era's passionate opposition to Jacobinism through elegant verse and devastating satire. Each poem reflects the turbulent political climate of the 1790s, where poets were not merely poets but vocal participants in the national debate.\n\nThis comprehensive collection includes contributions from W. Gifford, the Earl of Carlisle, and G. Ellis, offering a diverse range of voices against the revolutionary threat. The anthology preserves the original wit and rhetorical power of these prominent figures, making it a vital resource for students of political literature, poetry lovers, and anyone interested in the history of British conservatism. Read the poems that defined a political movement in their original form.