Confessions of a Caricaturist by Oliver Herford
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| Author | Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 |
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| LoC No. | 17024407 |
| Title | Confessions of a Caricaturist |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | William Dean Howells -- Napoleon -- Dante -- Theodore Roosevelt -- Rudyard Kipling -- Ignace Jan Paderewski -- Daniel Frohman -- Charles W. Eliot -- J. Pierpont Morgan -- Gilbert K. Chesterton -- Guglielmo Marconi -- George Bernard Shaw -- Brander Matthews -- John S. Sargent -- Arnold Bennett -- Shakespeare -- William Howard Taft -- G. K. Chesterton -- David Belasco -- Henrik Ibsen -- J. Forbes-Robertson -- John Drew -- Israel Zangwill -- George Bernard Shaw -- Peter Dunne -- Saint Paul -- John D. Rockefeller -- Hiram Maxim -- George Ade -- Christopher Columbus -- F. W. Hohenzollern -- Hafiz. |
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| Summary | "Confessions of a Caricaturist" by Oliver Herford is a whimsical collection of humorous poems and illustrations created during the early 20th century. This book showcases Herford's distinctive style and wit as he caricatures various notable figures from literature, politics, and the arts, blending light satire with affection. The work reflects a playful exploration of the personalities and quirks of these prominent individuals. In "Confessions of a Caricaturist," Herford presents a series of verses that each feature a different subject, ranging from historical figures like Napoleon and Shakespeare to contemporary icons such as Theodore Roosevelt and G. K. Chesterton. Each poem encapsulates the unique traits of its subjects, often poking fun at their characteristics or actions while also celebrating their contributions. The poems are characterized by their clever wordplay and light-hearted observations, making readers appreciate the art of caricature both as a visual and literary form. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous poetry |
| Subject | Caricatures and cartoons |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21676 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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