02326cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500640014624600660021026400510027630000470032733600260037433700260040033800360042650000310046250801860049352012240067953400650190365300130196885600430198170547UtSlPG20260610134630.0mcr n260607r20231888utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aHamilton, Walter,d1844-189910aParodies of the works of English & American authors, vol. V1 aParodies of the works of English and American authors, vol. V 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. V" by Walter Hamilton is a collection of parodies written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses primarily on parodying notable works by well-known poets such as Thomas Gray, William Cowper, and William Wordsworth, among others. The book serves as both a creative homage and a humorous critique of these literary figures, showcasing the art of parody in literary history.  The opening of the collection presents an introduction from Walter Hamilton, acknowledging the efforts and contributions of various authors who have assisted in compiling this extensive collection. He highlights the significance of parodies as a form of literary expression, particularly those pertaining to Gray's "Elegy in a Country Churchyard." This initial section not only sets the stage for the parodies to come but also offers background information on its original works, creating a context that enhances the reader's appreciation of the parodic pieces that follow. Hamilton emphasizes the challenges of ensuring accuracy and the importance of recognizing the original authors, which adds a layer of depth to this compilation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: Reeves & Turner, 1888  aParodies40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70547