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portada The Bab Ballads
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
128
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
21.6x14x0.8 cm
ISBN13
9789374837436

The Bab Ballads

Gilbert, William Schwenk (Author) · Double 9 Books · Paperback

The Bab Ballads - Gilbert, William Schwenk

New Book Imported to Taiwan
Delivery: 04 Nov - 12 Nov Shipping: 6 to 7 business days.
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Synopsis "The Bab Ballads"

The bab ballads presents a lively collection of humorous verses that blend wit, satire, and playfulness in poetic form. Through a series of fanciful scenarios and eccentric figures, the verses expose the absurdities of polite society, professional life, and social behavior with keen observation and comic exaggeration. The early section of the work introduces poems filled with absurd yet endearing situations, combining cheerful rhythms with sharp irony. One poem centers on an optimistic ship captain whose well-meant ideas lead to amusing consequences, while another portrays rival clergymen whose competition in gentleness transforms into a parody of moral vanity. Each piece highlights the poet's talent for mingling mockery and charm, using humor to reveal both human folly and generosity. Beneath the light tone lies a subtle commentary on hypocrisy and self-importance, showing that humor can both entertain and critique. Through playful language, rhythmic inventiveness, and a mix of sentiment and satire, the collection invites readers into a world of clever absurdity and lasting amusement.

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