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Title: The Book of Ballads, edited by Bon Gaultier [pseud.]
Alternate Title: Bon Gaultier Ballads
Contents: Spanish ballads -- American ballads -- Miscellaneous ballads -- Illustrations of the puff poetical -- Miscellaneous poems.
Credits: This eBook transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "The Book of Ballads" edited by Bon Gaultier is a collection of humorous poems and parodies written in the mid-19th century. Featuring contributions from authors Martin and Aytoun under the pseudonym of Bon Gaultier, the work satirizes popular literary trends of the time, particularly the romanticization of criminals and the melodramatic style found in contemporary literature. The collection is known for its playful engagement with themes of chivalry, crime, and romance, making it an entertaining read for those interested in literary humor. At the start of "The Book of Ballads," the editor provides a preface, discussing the origins and collaborative nature of the poems included. He reflects on the social context that inspired these humorous works, particularly a trend towards glorifying criminals, which the authors sought to parody. The opening portion introduces their intent to critique this cultural phenomenon through witty verse, using lively characters and scenarios, such as a Moorish maiden who turns the tables on a pursuing knight and the misadventures of a humorous American hero facing a snapping turtle. This establishes the book's tone of lighthearted satire and clever wordplay, drawing readers into its whimsical narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Martin, Theodore, Sir, 1816-1909
Author: Aytoun, William Edmondstoune, 1813-1865
Illustrator: Crowquill, Alfred, 1804-1872
Illustrator: Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883
Illustrator: Leech, John, 1817-1864
EBook No.: 20477
Published: Jan 28, 2007
Downloads: 173
Language: English
Subject: Parodies
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Book of Ballads, edited by Bon Gaultier [pseud.]
Alternate Title: Bon Gaultier Ballads
Contents: Spanish ballads -- American ballads -- Miscellaneous ballads -- Illustrations of the puff poetical -- Miscellaneous poems.
Credits: This eBook transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "The Book of Ballads" edited by Bon Gaultier is a collection of humorous poems and parodies written in the mid-19th century. Featuring contributions from authors Martin and Aytoun under the pseudonym of Bon Gaultier, the work satirizes popular literary trends of the time, particularly the romanticization of criminals and the melodramatic style found in contemporary literature. The collection is known for its playful engagement with themes of chivalry, crime, and romance, making it an entertaining read for those interested in literary humor. At the start of "The Book of Ballads," the editor provides a preface, discussing the origins and collaborative nature of the poems included. He reflects on the social context that inspired these humorous works, particularly a trend towards glorifying criminals, which the authors sought to parody. The opening portion introduces their intent to critique this cultural phenomenon through witty verse, using lively characters and scenarios, such as a Moorish maiden who turns the tables on a pursuing knight and the misadventures of a humorous American hero facing a snapping turtle. This establishes the book's tone of lighthearted satire and clever wordplay, drawing readers into its whimsical narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Martin, Theodore, Sir, 1816-1909
Author: Aytoun, William Edmondstoune, 1813-1865
Illustrator: Crowquill, Alfred, 1804-1872
Illustrator: Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883
Illustrator: Leech, John, 1817-1864
EBook No.: 20477
Published: Jan 28, 2007
Downloads: 173
Language: English
Subject: Parodies
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.