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Written by Alexander Pope, The Dunciad is a lengthy poem that employs irony and satire to mock the vices and follies of the literary world during the 18th century. The poem targets various aspects of society, including the literary establishment and the arts, through its portrayal of the character of Dullness, a personification of ignorance and mediocrity.
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