The New Bath Guide; or, Memoirs of the B—R—D Family
work by Anstey
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The New Bath Guide; or, Memoirs of the B—R—D Family is an epistolary verse narrative by Christopher Anstey, first published in 1766. The work is a satire on various aspects of life in Bath, a fashionable spa town in the 18th century.12
The poem's charm lies in Anstey's skillful use of verse, combined with parody and caricature, to depict scenes familiar to readers of the time. It achieved significant popularity, going through over 30 editions between 1766 and 1830.1
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