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100	1		_aGilbert, W. S. _q(William Schwenck), _d1836-1911
245	1	0	_aSongs of a Savoyard
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1997
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1997-06-01
508			_aTranscribed from the 1920 Macmillan and Co edition of “The Bab Ballads”, also from “Fifty Bab Ballads” 1884 George Routledge and Sons edition by David Price
520			_a"Songs of a Savoyard" by W. S. Gilbert is a collection of humorous and satirical poems written in the late 19th century. The book reflects Gilbert’s characteristic wit and criticism of Victorian society through playful verses and songs that often poke fun at social norms, politics, and human behavior. At the start of the collection, readers encounter a series of lively and entertaining poems that introduce various characters and situations, such as sailors, high-ranking officers, and whimsical anecdotes. The opening poem, "The Darned Mounseer," sets the tone with a light-hearted depiction of a naval encounter with a Frenchman, highlighting the jovial spirit of competition and camaraderie among sailors. Other initial pieces like "The Englishman" and "The Disagreeable Man" further exemplify Gilbert's knack for juxtaposing humor with societal observations, drawing readers into a delightful blend of character sketches and musicality that invites laughter and reflection alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish wit and humor
653			_aHumorous poetry, English
653			_aSongs, English -- Texts
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/934
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