Some of the most trusted political voices in 18th-century Britain were fictional – why this tradition lives on

By Adam J Smith, Associate Professor in 18th-century Literature, York St John UniversityAugust 17, 2026

A fictional astrologist, parrot, Chinese philosopher and midwife wrote biting and sought after political satire in the 18th-century.

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