ISBN: 9780259529989 - Mirth and Metre (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an anthology of literary parodies written in the mid-19th century by two authors who wrote under the collective pseudonym of Thomas Ingoldsby. The book features poems and prose that imitate the styles of well-known Romantic and Gothic writers such as Edgar Allen Poe, Sir Walter Scott, and Charles Dickens. While primarily comedic, the book also offers social commentary on the Victorian era and is credited with inspiring many later authors, including W.S. Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan fame. Through these works, the reader will find timeless insights into the human condition as refracted through the lens of humor, wordplay, and a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…