02232cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500650014624600670021126400510027830000470032933600260037633700260040233800360042850000310046450801860049552010970068153400650177865300130184385600430185699900190189970546UtSlPG20260610134630.0mcr n260607r20231887utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aHamilton, Walter,d1844-189910aParodies of the works of English & American authors, vol. IV1 aParodies of the works of English and American authors, vol. IV 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-04-14  aCarol Brown, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Parodies of the Works of English & American Authors, Vol. IV" by Walter Hamilton is a collection of literary parodies written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses specifically on parodies of popular ballads, songs, and odes, drawing from a wide range of authors including T. Haynes Bayly, W. S. Gilbert, and Lord Tennyson. The book aims to celebrate the humor and wit found in imitating and exaggerating the works of established poets and songwriters, providing an entertaining take on their original compositions.  The opening portion introduces the concept of parody through a rich array of examples, showcasing the humorous twists applied to well-loved songs and poems. It highlights both contemporary and classic authors, emphasizing the lighthearted nature of parody as a form of entertainment and a subtle compliment to the original works. From playful adaptations of familiar favorites to clever commentary on artistic styles, this volume sets the stage for a delightful exploration of literary wit and creativity through parody. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: Reeves & Turner, 1887  aParodies40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70546  c111272d111272