Gotham

In "Gotham," Charles Churchill employs a satirical and polemical style to critique the social and political landscape of 18th-century London. Written in heroic couplets, the poem juxtaposes the vibrant yet corrupt life of the capital's denizens, vividly portraying their vices and follies. Churchill's work is steeped in the context of early British urban satire, reflecting the burgeoning influence ...