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Hudibras, mock-heroic poem by Samuel Butler
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Hudibras, mock-heroic poem by Samuel Butler
Hudibras, mock-heroic poem by Samuel Butler -- Hudibras and the astrologer Sidrophel. Date: 1845
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This image, hailing from the year 1845, showcases a scene from Hudibras, a mock-heroic poem penned by the English author Samuel Butler. The narrative unfolds as Hudibras, a rustic and unsophisticated man, encounters the astrologer Sidrophel, who is depicted in the print with an air of mystique and intrigue. The backdrop of this humorous and comic scene is the tumultuous era of the English Civil War. Hudibras, dressed in simple attire, stands in stark contrast to the elaborate and ornate garb of Sidrophel, who is seen peering intently into a telescope, gazing at the stars and planets. The astrologer's table is adorned with various books, a skull, an owl, and a dog, all symbols of the occult and the arcane. In the foreground, a black cat peruses a book, while a turtle, crocodile, and alligator are suspended from the ceiling, presumably as part of Sidrophel's collection of exotic reptiles. The scene is imbued with a sense of magic and science, as well as a touch of the macabre. Butler's Hudibras is a masterpiece of narrative poetry, filled with wit, humor, and satire. This image, with its intricate details and vivid depiction of the characters, provides a visual representation of the whimsical and fantastical world that Butler created in his poem.
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