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Title: Lyra Frivola
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "Lyra Frivola" by A. D. Godley is a collection of humorous verse, likely written in the late 19th century. The book primarily showcases the author's witty and satirical poetry, often reflecting on academia, society, and politics, with clever references and light-hearted critiques of contemporary issues. Godley employs a variety of poetic forms to convey his ideas, building an entertaining commentary on various aspects of culture and intellect. The collection features a range of poems, each tackling different themes, including journalism, education, social commentary, and literary ambitions. Notable pieces like "The Journalist Abroad" humorously examine the pressures of writing, while "Pedagogy" critiques educational methods. Through clever wordplay and whimsical narratives, Godley's poems also touch on topics such as nationalism, the British class system, and the nature of artistic success. The lighthearted and satirical tone of "Lyra Frivola" makes it both an enjoyable read and a valuable reflection of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Godley, A. D. (Alfred Denis), 1856-1925
EBook No.: 17898
Published: Mar 2, 2006
Downloads: 306
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Lyra Frivola
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "Lyra Frivola" by A. D. Godley is a collection of humorous verse, likely written in the late 19th century. The book primarily showcases the author's witty and satirical poetry, often reflecting on academia, society, and politics, with clever references and light-hearted critiques of contemporary issues. Godley employs a variety of poetic forms to convey his ideas, building an entertaining commentary on various aspects of culture and intellect. The collection features a range of poems, each tackling different themes, including journalism, education, social commentary, and literary ambitions. Notable pieces like "The Journalist Abroad" humorously examine the pressures of writing, while "Pedagogy" critiques educational methods. Through clever wordplay and whimsical narratives, Godley's poems also touch on topics such as nationalism, the British class system, and the nature of artistic success. The lighthearted and satirical tone of "Lyra Frivola" makes it both an enjoyable read and a valuable reflection of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Godley, A. D. (Alfred Denis), 1856-1925
EBook No.: 17898
Published: Mar 2, 2006
Downloads: 306
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.