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100 1 _aLeigh, Henry S.
_q(Henry Sambrooke),
_d1837-1883
245 1 0 _aCarols of Cockayne :
_bThe Third Edition, 1874
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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 2015-08-11
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"Carols of Cockayne" by Henry S. Leigh is a collection of light verse and musical engagements written in the late 19th century. The anthology contains a variety of poems that reflect on social themes, humor, and personal reflections on life, love, and the nature of artistic ambition. The book aims to entertain and amuse with a whimsical and playful tone, drawing inspiration from the style of other contemporary poets and songwriters. The opening portion of the collection includes a preface where the author acknowledges the lighthearted intention of the verses, noting that they were previously published in periodicals and meant for a drawing-room audience. Following the preface, a series of poems, such as "The Twins," unfolds with playful narratives that explore themes of mistaken identity, ambition, and the pursuit of love. Each piece reflects Leigh's ability to weave humor and clever observations into his work, engaging readers with relatable anecdotes and a satirical take on societal norms. Overall, it sets a tone for a delightful exploration of human experiences through verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish poetry -- 19th century
700 1 _aConcanen, Alfred,
_d1835-1886
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49682
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