TY  - BOOK
AU  - Graves,Charles L.
TI  - Lauds and libels
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2018///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
N1  - Release date is 2018-07-08; Produced by JoAnn Greenwood, Bryan Ness and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Lauds and Libels" by Charles L. Graves is a collection of humorous and satirical poems written in the early 20th century. The book offers a mix of light-hearted reflections on society, literature, and various aspects of life during the time of World War I. Its style is reminiscent of the era's wit, employing playful language and engaging themes that spin tales of character and commentary.  The content of the book spans several topics, categorized into sections such as "Men, Women, and Books," "War Workers and Others," and "Lays of the Larder." Each poem reflects Graves' sharp eye for both the absurdity and the beauty of everyday life, often drawing from his observations of society’s quirks, the challenges of war, and the domestic troubles of rationing. Characters like Constable Jinks encapsulate mundane life, while pieces exploring love, loss, and the struggle of war give depth to the collection. Overall, the book serves both as an entertaining read and as a lens into the cultural context of its time, blending humor with poignant social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57467
ER  -