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LoC No.: 22004824

Title: Carols of Cockayne
The Third Edition, 1874

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive

Summary: "Carols of Cockayne" by Henry S. Leigh is a collection of light verse and musical engagements written in the late 19th century. The anthology contains a variety of poems that reflect on social themes, humor, and personal reflections on life, love, and the nature of artistic ambition. The book aims to entertain and amuse with a whimsical and playful tone, drawing inspiration from the style of other contemporary poets and songwriters. The opening portion of the collection includes a preface where the author acknowledges the lighthearted intention of the verses, noting that they were previously published in periodicals and meant for a drawing-room audience. Following the preface, a series of poems, such as "The Twins," unfolds with playful narratives that explore themes of mistaken identity, ambition, and the pursuit of love. Each piece reflects Leigh's ability to weave humor and clever observations into his work, engaging readers with relatable anecdotes and a satirical take on societal norms. Overall, it sets a tone for a delightful exploration of human experiences through verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Leigh, Henry S. (Henry Sambrooke), 1837-1883

Illustrator: Concanen, Alfred, 1835-1886

EBook No.: 49682

Published: Aug 11, 2015

Downloads: 129

Language: English

Subject: English poetry -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 22004824

Title: Carols of Cockayne
The Third Edition, 1874

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive

Summary: "Carols of Cockayne" by Henry S. Leigh is a collection of light verse and musical engagements written in the late 19th century. The anthology contains a variety of poems that reflect on social themes, humor, and personal reflections on life, love, and the nature of artistic ambition. The book aims to entertain and amuse with a whimsical and playful tone, drawing inspiration from the style of other contemporary poets and songwriters. The opening portion of the collection includes a preface where the author acknowledges the lighthearted intention of the verses, noting that they were previously published in periodicals and meant for a drawing-room audience. Following the preface, a series of poems, such as "The Twins," unfolds with playful narratives that explore themes of mistaken identity, ambition, and the pursuit of love. Each piece reflects Leigh's ability to weave humor and clever observations into his work, engaging readers with relatable anecdotes and a satirical take on societal norms. Overall, it sets a tone for a delightful exploration of human experiences through verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Leigh, Henry S. (Henry Sambrooke), 1837-1883

Illustrator: Concanen, Alfred, 1835-1886

EBook No.: 49682

Published: Aug 11, 2015

Downloads: 129

Language: English

Subject: English poetry -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.