The Book of Ballads, edited by Bon Gaultier [pseud.] by Martin and Aytoun
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"The Book of Ballads" edited by Bon Gaultier is a collection of humorous poems and parodies written in the mid-19th century. Featuring contributions from authors Martin and Aytoun under the pseudonym of Bon Gaultier, the work satirizes popular literary trends of the time, particularly the romanticization of criminals and the melodramatic style found in contemporary literature. The collection is known for its playful engagement with themes of chivalry, crime, and romance, making
it an entertaining read for those interested in literary humor. At the start of "The Book of Ballads," the editor provides a preface, discussing the origins and collaborative nature of the poems included. He reflects on the social context that inspired these humorous works, particularly a trend towards glorifying criminals, which the authors sought to parody. The opening portion introduces their intent to critique this cultural phenomenon through witty verse, using lively characters and scenarios, such as a Moorish maiden who turns the tables on a pursuing knight and the misadventures of a humorous American hero facing a snapping turtle. This establishes the book's tone of lighthearted satire and clever wordplay, drawing readers into its whimsical narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Martin, Theodore, Sir, 1816-1909 |
|---|---|
| Author | Aytoun, William Edmondstoune, 1813-1865 |
| Illustrator | Crowquill, Alfred, 1804-1872 |
| Illustrator | Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883 |
| Illustrator | Leech, John, 1817-1864 |
| Title | The Book of Ballads, edited by Bon Gaultier [pseud.] |
| Alternate Title | Bon Gaultier Ballads |
| Contents | Spanish ballads -- American ballads -- Miscellaneous ballads -- Illustrations of the puff poetical -- Miscellaneous poems. |
| Credits | This eBook transcribed by Les Bowler |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Parodies |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20477 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20477-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2007 |
| Last Update | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 682 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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