The 10 best insults in literature

We’re always hearing about how brash and rude today’s TV, books and movies are, but modern media has nothing on the downright savage insults of yesteryear.

From Shakespeare to Roald Dahl, you’ll want to keep these creative sledges in mind the next time you’re exchanging verbal volleys with someone.

Scroll through the gallery above to see some of the most brutal (and hilarious) insults in literature and tell us in the comments below, which is your favourite?