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100 1 _aMartin, Theodore, Sir,
_d1816-1909
245 1 4 _aThe Book of Ballads, edited by Bon Gaultier [pseud.]
246 1 _aBon Gaultier Ballads
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-01-28
505 0 _aSpanish ballads -- American ballads -- Miscellaneous ballads -- Illustrations of the puff poetical -- Miscellaneous poems.
508 _aThis eBook transcribed by Les Bowler
520 _a"The Book of Ballads" edited by Bon Gaultier is a collection of humorous poems and parodies written in the mid-19th century. Featuring contributions from authors Martin and Aytoun under the pseudonym of Bon Gaultier, the work satirizes popular literary trends of the time, particularly the romanticization of criminals and the melodramatic style found in contemporary literature. The collection is known for its playful engagement with themes of chivalry, crime, and romance, making it an entertaining read for those interested in literary humor. At the start of "The Book of Ballads," the editor provides a preface, discussing the origins and collaborative nature of the poems included. He reflects on the social context that inspired these humorous works, particularly a trend towards glorifying criminals, which the authors sought to parody. The opening portion introduces their intent to critique this cultural phenomenon through witty verse, using lively characters and scenarios, such as a Moorish maiden who turns the tables on a pursuing knight and the misadventures of a humorous American hero facing a snapping turtle. This establishes the book's tone of lighthearted satire and clever wordplay, drawing readers into its whimsical narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aParodies
700 1 _aAytoun, William Edmondstoune,
_d1813-1865
700 1 _aCrowquill, Alfred,
_d1804-1872
700 1 _aDoyle, Richard,
_d1824-1883
700 1 _aLeech, John,
_d1817-1864
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20477
999 _c61748
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