Question

Johnson’s London (1738) is best described as:

• A. A comprehensive guide to London's historical landmarks
• B. A political satire
• C. A collection of biographical sketches of famous Londoners
• D. A detailed analysis of 18th-century London's social customs

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A political satire

• It criticizes Sir Robert Walpole’s government and the corruption of society.

• Reflects Juvenal’s attack on Rome, but applied to London.

• Written in heroic couplets.