Project Gutenberg 2023-04-14 Public domain in the USA. 377 Hamilton, Walter 1844 1899 Parodies of the works of English & American authors, vol. IV Parodies of the works of English and American authors, vol. IV $aUnited Kingdom :$bReeves & Turner, $c1887. Carol Brown, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Parodies of the Works of English & American Authors, Vol. IV" by Walter Hamilton is a collection of literary parodies written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses specifically on parodies of popular ballads, songs, and odes, drawing from a wide range of authors including T. Haynes Bayly, W. S. Gilbert, and Lord Tennyson. The book aims to celebrate the humor and wit found in imitating and exaggerating the works of established poets and songwriters, providing an entertaining take on their original compositions. The opening portion introduces the concept of parody through a rich array of examples, showcasing the humorous twists applied to well-loved songs and poems. It highlights both contemporary and classic authors, emphasizing the lighthearted nature of parody as a form of entertainment and a subtle compliment to the original works. From playful adaptations of familiar favorites to clever commentary on artistic styles, this volume sets the stage for a delightful exploration of literary wit and creativity through parody. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20151201080630hamilton 1887 GB Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Parodies PN Text Category: Poetry Category: Humour Category: British Literature Category: American Literature 2496969 2025-06-28T04:57:59.356819 text/html 2508688 2023-04-14T12:36:59 text/html 1469007 2025-06-28T04:58:52.962596 application/epub+zip 1500909 2025-06-28T04:58:07.098785 application/epub+zip 934797 2025-06-28T04:58:02.988842 application/epub+zip 2845824 2025-06-28T04:59:31.391909 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3334240 2025-06-28T04:58:48.691582 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1688269 2025-06-28T04:57:49.719882 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1688054 2023-04-14T12:36:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17445 2025-06-28T04:59:31.664865 application/rdf+xml 15603 2025-06-28T04:58:03.616806 image/jpeg 2129 2025-06-28T04:58:03.307796 image/jpeg 571188 2023-04-14T12:37:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 1342142 2023-04-14T12:37:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 1412534 2025-06-28T04:57:59.539854 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog