Fourth Edition Cholmondeley-Pennell, H. (Henry) 1837-1915 creator Browne, Hablot Knight 1815-1882 Cruikshank, George 1792-1878 Leech, John 1817-1864 Portch, Julian -1865 Tenniel, John 1820-1914 text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Puck on Pegasus" by H. Cholmondeley Pennell is a collection of humorous poetry written in the mid-19th century. The work showcases the whimsical character of Puck, who embodies light-hearted satire and parodies about the societal and artistic follies of the time. It offers a comedic exploration of a variety of subjects through clever verse, including playful takes on literature and notable events of the era. The opening of "Puck on Pegasus" sets the tone with a preface in which the author expresses gratitude towards critics and the press while explaining the modifications made in this edition. It introduces several poems, like "The Night Mail North," which portrays the urgency and excitement of train travel, capturing a race against time with vivid imagery and rhythm. Another poem, "The Fight for the Championship," humorously recounts a boxing match. Overall, the beginning establishes a foundation of energetic and entertaining poetry, brimming with wit and observation, making it an inviting read for those interested in light satire and poetic parody. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-08-11 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive Original publication data not identified Humorous poetry, English English poetry -- 19th century PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49684 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49684 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134137.0 49684