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Title: Absurd Ditties
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, readbueno and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Books project.)
Summary: "Absurd Ditties" by G. E. Farrow is a collection of humorous poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems chronicle a variety of whimsical tales filled with absurdity, featuring diverse characters like judges, socialists, and even playful animals, each story revealing the oddities of life through clever verses and lighthearted narratives. The opening of "Absurd Ditties" introduces various characters in whimsical scenarios, beginning with Mr. Justice Dear, who lamentably realizes that he has not had any criminal cases to adjudicate, resulting in his house being robbed amidst an amusing conversation with burglars. Following him, Mr. Brown reflects on how his wealth has changed his fortunes, tragically leading to his demise in a stuck elevator. Each poem explores ludicrous situations, blending humor with insightful commentary, setting the tone for a light yet engaging collection that celebrates the absurdities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Farrow, G. E. (George Edward), 1862-1919
Illustrator: Hassall, John, 1868-1948
EBook No.: 53190
Published: Oct 1, 2016
Downloads: 175
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor
Subject: Humorous poetry, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Absurd Ditties
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, readbueno and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Books project.)
Summary: "Absurd Ditties" by G. E. Farrow is a collection of humorous poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems chronicle a variety of whimsical tales filled with absurdity, featuring diverse characters like judges, socialists, and even playful animals, each story revealing the oddities of life through clever verses and lighthearted narratives. The opening of "Absurd Ditties" introduces various characters in whimsical scenarios, beginning with Mr. Justice Dear, who lamentably realizes that he has not had any criminal cases to adjudicate, resulting in his house being robbed amidst an amusing conversation with burglars. Following him, Mr. Brown reflects on how his wealth has changed his fortunes, tragically leading to his demise in a stuck elevator. Each poem explores ludicrous situations, blending humor with insightful commentary, setting the tone for a light yet engaging collection that celebrates the absurdities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Farrow, G. E. (George Edward), 1862-1919
Illustrator: Hassall, John, 1868-1948
EBook No.: 53190
Published: Oct 1, 2016
Downloads: 175
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor
Subject: Humorous poetry, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.