Puck on Pegasus by H. Cholmondeley-Pennell
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About this eBook
| Author | Cholmondeley-Pennell, H. (Henry), 1837-1915 |
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| Illustrator | Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882 |
| Illustrator | Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 |
| Illustrator | Leech, John, 1817-1864 |
| Illustrator | Portch, Julian, -1865 |
| Illustrator | Tenniel, John, 1820-1914 |
| Title |
Puck on Pegasus Fourth Edition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive |
| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous poetry, English |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49684 |
| Release Date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 30, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 109 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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