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100 1 _aHamilton, Walter,
_d1844-1899
245 1 0 _aParodies of the works of English & American authors, vol. V
246 1 _aParodies of the works of English and American authors, vol. V
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-04-14
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Reeves & Turner, 1888
653 _aParodies
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70547
999 _c111273
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