Literary Times and Terms

Classic Literature Definitions and Resources.

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q, R | S | T | U-W | X-Z

J

Juvenalian Satire
Harsher, more pointed, perhaps intolerant satire typified by the writings of Juvenal. Juvenalian satire often attacks particular people, sometimes thinly disguised as fictional characters. While laughter and ridicule are still weapons as with Horatian satire, the Juvenalian satirist also uses withering invective and a slashing attack. Swift is a Juvenalian satirist.