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100 1 _aDouglas, Alfred Bruce,
_d1870-1945
245 1 4 _aThe Placid Pug, and Other Rhymes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-04-01
505 0 _aThe placid pug -- Ballad for bishops -- Song for vintners -- Hymn for humble people -- Versicles for vegetarians -- Hymn for howlers -- Dirge for defeated candidates -- Poem for the proud -- Song for sidlers -- Fragment for philosophers.
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by The Internet Archive
520 _a"The Placid Pug, and Other Rhymes" by Alfred Bruce Douglas is a collection of whimsical poems written in the early 20th century. The book uses light-hearted verse to explore various themes, often drawing playful comparisons between animals and human behaviors, while also reflecting on societal norms and characteristics. Douglas's work is marked by a sense of humor and clever wordplay, appealing to readers who enjoy poetry that delights in anthropomorphism and satirical commentary. The poems in the collection depict various animals, such as the titular placid pug, and use their traits as metaphors for human attitudes and societal observations. Each rhyme delves into specific themes, including complacency, procreation, the allure of nature, and the contrasts between different species. For example, the placid pug represents a life of comfort and lack of ambition, while the Belgian hare symbolizes fertility and productivity. Douglas masterfully weaves these allegorical messages throughout the verses, inviting readers to chuckle and ponder the deeper meanings behind the delightful imagery and playful comparisons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's poetry, English
653 _aHumorous poetry, English
653 _aAnimals -- Juvenile poetry
700 1 _aP. P.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45292
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