The Re-echo Club by Carolyn Wells
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| Author | Wells, Carolyn, 1862-1942 |
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| Title | The Re-echo Club |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Re-Echo Club" by Carolyn Wells is a humorous collection of poems and parodic works written in the early 20th century. This engaging book showcases the creative endeavors of a fictional literary club, where members participate by reinterpreting famous verses and styles of celebrated poets. The text is a delightful exploration of poetic forms, showcasing the charm of light-hearted verse across various subjects, encouraging readers to appreciate the whimsical nature of poetry. In "The Re-Echo Club," the members engage in playful competitions and discussions, offering their interpretations and reworkings of well-known poems, ranging from the humorous homage to "The Purple Cow" to the classic children's poem "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater." The characters mimic the styles of iconic poets such as Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Browning, and Alfred Lord Tennyson, creating a collage of voices and verses. Each piece is laced with humor and wit, demonstrating the joy of poetic expression while affectionately poking fun at the conventions of literary society. This book invites readers to relish the clever wordplay and appreciate the artistry involved in crafting poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24840 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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