02300cam a22003253u 4500 64170 UtSlPG 20260610134458.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11000507 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Shores, Robert J. (Robert James), 1881-1934 Gay gods and merry mortals: some excursions in verse Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-12-29 Charlene Taylor, Susan Carr and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Gay Gods and Merry Mortals: Some Excursions in Verse" by Robert J. Shores is a collection of humorous poetry written in the early 20th century. The book consists of a series of whimsical retellings of ancient Greek and Roman myths, exploring the interactions between gods and mortals while highlighting their human traits and follies. Shores employs a light-hearted tone to present these classic tales in a way that is engaging and accessible. Within the collection, Shores reimagines stories of well-known figures from mythology such as Actæon, Adonis, and Dido, infusing each narrative with a playful twist. The poems often include witty morals that reflect on themes of love, desire, and the consequences of one’s actions. For instance, Actæon’s unfortunate transformation into a stag after accidentally seeing the goddess Diana bathing underscores the blend of humor and caution in the book. Overall, "Gay Gods and Merry Mortals" provides readers with an entertaining and quirky perspective on timeless myths, inviting them to appreciate the humor inherent in human and divine relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Humorous poetry Mythology, Classical -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64170 104993 104993