Satire is one of the oldest, most common, and most important literary genres. Famous works of satire have been written from classical times to the present day. This volume will not only explore various particular works of satire, including the classics Don Quixote, Catch-22, and Animal Farm but will also examine satire as a specific kind of writing. In particular, the volume explores the purposes, tones, and reception of various satirical works and the roles that satire has played in human culture.