| Author |
Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 |
| Title |
The Bab Ballads
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1920 Macmillan and Co. edition of “The Bab Ballads” (also from “Fifty Bab Ballads” 1884 George Routledge and Sons edition) by David Price
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| Summary |
"The Bab Ballads" by W. S. Gilbert is a collection of humorous verse and light poetry written during the late 19th century. The work features a variety of whimsical characters and scenarios, often satirizing social norms, relationships, and various professions through clever and entertaining rhymes. The opening of the collection introduces a series of amusing poems that set the tone for the whimsical nature of the verses that follow. The first poem, "Captain Reece," depicts the kind-hearted captain of a ship whose playful interactions with his crew lead to humorous proposals about marrying off his family members to the sailors. Following this, "The Rival Curates" introduces two clergymen who compete for the title of the mildest curate, employing a light and comedic clash of character traits. Overall, the beginning portion of the collection establishes Gilbert's sharp wit and ability to weave amusing narratives, inviting readers into a delightful world of satirical poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English wit and humor
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| Subject |
Humorous poetry, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
931 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 11, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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