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100	1		_aHerford, Oliver, _d1863-1935
245	1	3	_aAn Alphabet of Celebrities
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 2007-09-30
508			_aProduced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"An Alphabet of Celebrities" by Oliver Herford is a whimsical collection of light verse written in the late 19th century. The book employs an alphabetical format to humorously profile various historical and literary figures, employing wordplay and satire to offer a playful take on their characteristics or actions. The likely topic of this book revolves around a blend of biography and comedy, showcasing famous personalities through a creative and entertaining lens. In this playful alphabet, each letter introduces a celebrity or historical figure, coupled with a short verse that cleverly alludes to their notable attributes or anecdotes. For example, 'A' stands for Albert Edward and contains a humorous encounter with King Arthur, while 'G' tells of Godiva's reluctance to repeat her notable feat. The verses blend a lighthearted tone with commentary on the figures, such as Edison, Napoleon, and Victoria, weaving in absurdity and charm, effectively engaging readers with both laughter and reflection on the quirks of historical and cultural icons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNonsense verses
653			_aCelebrities -- Poetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22818
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