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The Parish

The Parish A Satire - Penguin Classics

Paperback (27 Mar 1986)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This is a single, long (2000 lines) poem which has never been published. Although Clare was a devout Anglican the work is a powerful attack on the abuses of the clergy, the dangers of religious fanaticism and religious hypocrisy.

About the Publisher

Penguin Classics

In January 1946, the Penguin Classics list was launched with E. V. Rieu's translation of The Odyssey. The series now consists of over 800 titles including the best in English, American, European, classical and non-western literature and an extensive range of philosophy, religion, art, history and politics titles.

Book information

ISBN: 9780140432428
Publisher: Penguin Group (UK)
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Pub date:
DEWEY: 821.7
DEWEY edition: 19
Number of pages: 96
Weight: 75g
Height: 198mm
Width: 128mm
Spine width: 6mm