The Methodist : a poem by Evan Lloyd
"The Methodist: a poem by Evan Lloyd" is a satirical work written in the mid-18th century, specifically 1766. This poem falls under the category of political satire and critiques the Methodist movement, reflecting the tumultuous socio-political landscape of England during that period. At the time, England was grappling with significant changes, including shifting class structures, the rise of Methodism, and political discord between the Crown and Parliament, all of which the poem
comments on. In "The Methodist," Evan Lloyd employs a sharp satirical tone to explore themes of corruption and hypocrisy within both society and the church. Through vivid imagery and incisive language, he portrays Methodism as a distortion of true religion, implicating various social classes—ranging from the fervent common folk to the self-proclaimed religious leaders—in moral decay. Lloyd's criticism extends to the emotional excesses of the Methodists and the chaotic influence they exert on traditional values, depicting a world in which devoutness often masquerades as rampant vice. His portrayal of lay preachers as unqualified and misguided reflects a broader skepticism about the social upheaval and democratic changes ushered in by the Methodist movement, ultimately warning of the consequences of allowing zeal to overshadow reason. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lloyd, Evan, 1734-1776 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Bentman, Raymond, 1925-2013 |
| LoC No. | 72611522 |
| Title | The Methodist : a poem |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Anne Storer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Methodists -- England -- Poetry |
| Subject | Methodism -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27776 |
| Release Date | Jan 11, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 117 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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