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$10.99The Story
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor marks and specks on boards. Mild bumping on corners and spine. Hinged cracked exposing net. Binding weak. Some foxing on prelims and book block.
This collection of Victorian-era verse, Bon Gaultier's Ballads, presents a series of clever parodies and satirical poems. It masterfully mimics the styles of prominent poets of the time, arguing a humorous critique of literary conventions and societal norms. The work chronicles a period of rich literary output, illustrating the sharp wit and keen observational skills of its anonymous authors. Readers will uncover a delightful blend of lighthearted mockery and astute social commentary within its pages. This volume details the enduring power of parody as both entertainment and incisive critique.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor marks and specks on boards. Mild bumping on corners and spine. Hinged cracked exposing net. Binding weak. Some foxing on prelims and book block.
This collection of Victorian-era verse, Bon Gaultier's Ballads, presents a series of clever parodies and satirical poems. It masterfully mimics the styles of prominent poets of the time, arguing a humorous critique of literary conventions and societal norms. The work chronicles a period of rich literary output, illustrating the sharp wit and keen observational skills of its anonymous authors. Readers will uncover a delightful blend of lighthearted mockery and astute social commentary within its pages. This volume details the enduring power of parody as both entertainment and incisive critique.
