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100 1 _aCholmondeley-Pennell, H.
_q(Henry),
_d1837-1915
245 1 0 _aPuck on Pegasus :
_bFourth Edition
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_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"Puck on Pegasus" by H. Cholmondeley Pennell is a collection of humorous poetry written in the mid-19th century. The work showcases the whimsical character of Puck, who embodies light-hearted satire and parodies about the societal and artistic follies of the time. It offers a comedic exploration of a variety of subjects through clever verse, including playful takes on literature and notable events of the era. The opening of "Puck on Pegasus" sets the tone with a preface in which the author expresses gratitude towards critics and the press while explaining the modifications made in this edition. It introduces several poems, like "The Night Mail North," which portrays the urgency and excitement of train travel, capturing a race against time with vivid imagery and rhythm. Another poem, "The Fight for the Championship," humorously recounts a boxing match. Overall, the beginning establishes a foundation of energetic and entertaining poetry, brimming with wit and observation, making it an inviting read for those interested in light satire and poetic parody. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous poetry, English
653 _aEnglish poetry -- 19th century
700 1 _aBrowne, Hablot Knight,
_d1815-1882
700 1 _aCruikshank, George,
_d1792-1878
700 1 _aLeech, John,
_d1817-1864
700 1 _aPortch, Julian,
_d-1865
700 1 _aTenniel, John,
_d1820-1914
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49684
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