A Parody on Iolanthe by D. Dalziel
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"A Parody on Iolanthe" by D. Dalziel is a satirical theatrical work created during the late 19th century. This book serves as a parody of Gilbert and Sullivan's famous operetta "Iolanthe," taking place within the context of the Chicago & Alton Railway. The story humorously tackles themes of love and bureaucracy within the railway industry, using fairy-tale elements to critique the socio-political landscape of the time. The narrative unfolds in a fairy
glade situated on the Chicago & Alton Railway, introducing characters such as Iolanthe, her son Strephon, and the Fairy Queen, who navigate the complications of love and railway governance. The central conflict revolves around Strephon's wish to marry Phyllis, complicating matters with the demands of her overbearing guardian, the Counselor. Through whimsical dialogue and clever wordplay, the story explores the intersection of fairy laws with the mundane realities of railway management, ultimately leading to a resolution that reintegrates Iolanthe into fairy society while uplifting the stature of Strephon. The parody is both a lighthearted entertainment and a pointed comment on contemporary issues of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dalziel, D. (Davison), 1852-1928 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | McVickar, H. W. (Harry Whitney), 1860-1905 |
| LoC No. | 85664748 |
| Title | A Parody on Iolanthe |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall, Judith Wirawan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 -- Parodies, imitations, etc. |
| Subject | Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900. Iolanthe |
| Subject | Chicago and Alton Railroad Company -- Drama |
| Subject | Railroads -- Illinois -- Drama |
| Subject | Railroads -- Missouri -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46001 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46001-7 |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 562 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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