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Title: A Parody Anthology

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
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Summary: "A Parody Anthology" by Carolyn Wells is a collection of humorous parodies written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases a variety of poetic styles that mimic and satirize well-known literary works, offering witty and light-hearted versions of classic themes and forms. The collection features contributions from multiple authors, making it a diverse compilation that reflects the playful nature of parody as a literary art form. At the start of the anthology, Carolyn Wells introduces the concept of parody as both an entertaining and legitimate form of art that requires wit, skill, and a keen understanding of the original works being mimicked. Several examples of parodic poems are presented, including "The Golfer's Rubaiyat," which humorously reinterprets Omar Khayyam's famous verses within the context of golf. Other notable pieces parody works by Shakespeare and various nursery rhymes, offering a blend of humor and clever wordplay that sets the tone for the collection. This opening portion effectively establishes the anthology's aim of amusing readers while encouraging an appreciation for the nuances of parody. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Compiler: Wells, Carolyn, 1862-1942

EBook No.: 46700

Published: Aug 27, 2014

Downloads: 344

Language: English

Subject: Parodies

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A Parody Anthology

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Parody Anthology" by Carolyn Wells is a collection of humorous parodies written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases a variety of poetic styles that mimic and satirize well-known literary works, offering witty and light-hearted versions of classic themes and forms. The collection features contributions from multiple authors, making it a diverse compilation that reflects the playful nature of parody as a literary art form. At the start of the anthology, Carolyn Wells introduces the concept of parody as both an entertaining and legitimate form of art that requires wit, skill, and a keen understanding of the original works being mimicked. Several examples of parodic poems are presented, including "The Golfer's Rubaiyat," which humorously reinterprets Omar Khayyam's famous verses within the context of golf. Other notable pieces parody works by Shakespeare and various nursery rhymes, offering a blend of humor and clever wordplay that sets the tone for the collection. This opening portion effectively establishes the anthology's aim of amusing readers while encouraging an appreciation for the nuances of parody. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Compiler: Wells, Carolyn, 1862-1942

EBook No.: 46700

Published: Aug 27, 2014

Downloads: 344

Language: English

Subject: Parodies

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.