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Modern Chivalry is a satirical American novel by Hugh Henry Brackenridge. Its first parts appeared in 1792, and the work expanded through later installments, revisions, and additions until 1815. The narrative follows Captain John Farrago and his Irish servant Teague O'Regan as they travel through the United States and encounter political institutions, social customs, and forms of public folly that Brackenridge subjects to comic criticism.
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Who are the main characters in Modern Chivalry?
The novel follows Captain John Farrago and his Irish servant, Teague O'Regan. Their travels provide the framework for Hugh Henry Brackenridge's satire of American society and politics.
When did Modern Chivalry begin publication?
The first parts appeared in 1792. Brackenridge continued expanding, revising, and adding to the work through 1815.
What kind of novel is Modern Chivalry?
Modern Chivalry is a satirical American picaresque novel. Its episodic journey uses Farrago and Teague to mock social behavior, politics, and ideas of heroism.
Why is Teague O'Regan important in Modern Chivalry?
Teague is Captain John Farrago's Irish servant and one of the novel's central figures. The contrast between the two characters drives much of the work's comic and satirical perspective.
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