Cobwebs from a Library Corner (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Smith, Justin H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1451007728 ISBN 13 : 9781451007725

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A witty collection of light verse and literary satire about books, authors, and readers, spanning playful puns and clever parodies that book lovers will savor.

From a long-running string of verses that appeared in periodicals, this volume gathers Bangs’s humorous takes on the world of books. The book blends playful mockery with affectionate admiration, offering a breezy, easily enjoyed reading experience for fans of poetry and literary humor. It’s a playful tour through publishing, collecting, and the quirks of writers and readers alike.

Inside you’ll find quick bursts of verse that poke fun at famous authors, the writing life, and the culture around libraries and books. The tone stays light, the humor is accessible, and the verses invite readers to smile at the peculiarities of literary fame and the joys of a well-loved shelf.

• Skits and parodies that lampoon literary figures and publishing habits
• Humorous reflections on book collecting, reading, and the life of a bookman
• Playful verse about the joys and foibles of writers, editors, and readers

Ideal for readers who enjoy witty verse about books, authors, and readers, with a nostalgic wink at literary culture.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Thackeray, A little bit of Scott, A modicum of Dickens just To tangle up the plot, A paraphrase of Marryat, A nother from Dumas You ask me for a novel, sir, And I say, there you are. The pen is greater than the sword, Of that there is no doubt. The pen for me wheneer I wish An enemy to rout. A pen, a pad, and say a pint Ofink with which to scrawl, To put a foe to flight is all That sneeded truly all.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Biographie de l'auteur

John Kendrick Bangs (born May 27, 1862, died January 21, 1922). He was an American author, editor and satirist. In 1904 he was appointed editor of Puck, perhaps the foremost American humor magazine of its day.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1451007728
• ISBN 13: 9781451007725
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 116
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