Confessions of a Caricaturist by Oliver Herford

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Author Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935
LoC No. 17024407
Title Confessions of a Caricaturist
Contents William Dean Howells -- Napoleon -- Dante -- Theodore Roosevelt -- Rudyard Kipling -- Ignace Jan Paderewski -- Daniel Frohman -- Charles W. Eliot -- J. Pierpont Morgan -- Gilbert K. Chesterton -- Guglielmo Marconi -- George Bernard Shaw -- Brander Matthews -- John S. Sargent -- Arnold Bennett -- Shakespeare -- William Howard Taft -- G. K. Chesterton -- David Belasco -- Henrik Ibsen -- J. Forbes-Robertson -- John Drew -- Israel Zangwill -- George Bernard Shaw -- Peter Dunne -- Saint Paul -- John D. Rockefeller -- Hiram Maxim -- George Ade -- Christopher Columbus -- F. W. Hohenzollern -- Hafiz.
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Summary "Confessions of a Caricaturist" by Oliver Herford is a whimsical collection of humorous poems and illustrations created during the early 20th century. This book showcases Herford's distinctive style and wit as he caricatures various notable figures from literature, politics, and the arts, blending light satire with affection. The work reflects a playful exploration of the personalities and quirks of these prominent individuals. In "Confessions of a Caricaturist," Herford presents a series of verses that each feature a different subject, ranging from historical figures like Napoleon and Shakespeare to contemporary icons such as Theodore Roosevelt and G. K. Chesterton. Each poem encapsulates the unique traits of its subjects, often poking fun at their characteristics or actions while also celebrating their contributions. The poems are characterized by their clever wordplay and light-hearted observations, making readers appreciate the art of caricature both as a visual and literary form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Humorous poetry
Subject Caricatures and cartoons
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EBook-No. 21676
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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