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100 1 _aMartin, Theodore, Sir,
_d1816-1909
245 1 4 _aThe Book of Ballads :
_bEleventh Edition, 1870
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-01-30
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page scans generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"The Book of Ballads" by Bon Gaultier is a collection of humorous and satirical ballads written in the late 19th century. Edited by Gaultier, the book showcases a variety of original poems that both entertain and critique social norms, politics, and historical events, often employing clever wordplay and lively characters. The collection features various themes, from romance and adventure to societal commentary, making it a playful exploration of the lighter side of life. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to a whimsical scene involving a Moorish maiden named Zorayda and a valiant knight, Alphonzo Guzman, who traverse a comedic encounter by a well. Their flirtation quickly turns to mischief as the maiden punishes the knight for his advances by tipping him into the water, setting the tone for the humorous and lighthearted nature of the ballads that follow. This opening establishes the playful spirit of the collection, inviting readers to enjoy a world where romance and adventurous antics blend seamlessly with satire and wit. (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/44798
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