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    An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog

    By Oliver Goldsmith

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    'An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog', although it is announced as an elegy on a dog, is more properly a satire on an elegy. In summary, we are presented with a good and pious man, a good Christian, who appears to be a fine example of Christianity and well-liked by the townspeople.

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    LanguageEnglish
    Publisheranboco
    Release dateAug 30, 2016
    ISBN9783736408579
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