Scriblerus Club

The Scriblerus Club was a group of satirical writers in early 18th-century Britain, formed by Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope, John Gay, John Arbuthnot, Henry St. John, and others. They aimed to ridicule pretentiousness, pedantry, and the corruption of society. The club's members were all male and collaborated on various works, although the club itself is not an individual author.

Books

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  1. 1. Memoirs of Martinus Scriblerus

    The book is a satirical biography that follows the life of Martinus Scriblerus, a fictional scholar who is absurdly learned in everything except common sense. The narrative humorously critiques the pedantry and flawed logic of various scientific and philosophical disciplines of the time. The character's misadventures and misunderstandings serve to highlight the absurdities of blind adherence to scholarly theories and methodologies, while also providing a humorous commentary on contemporary society and intellectual pretensions.