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Title:
Broad Grins
Comprising, With New Additional Tales in Verse, Those
Formerly Publish'd Under the Title "My Night-Gown and
Slippers."
Note: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "Broad Grins" by George Colman, the Younger is a collection of humorous poetry and tales written in the early 19th century. Initially published under the title "My Night-Gown and Slippers," this edition includes new additional tales in verse. The book likely reflects societal themes of its time, focusing on the quirks and follies of human nature, particularly in a comedic context. The collection features a variety of characters and settings, drawing on both contemporary society and historical figures. The poem "The Knight and the Friar" tells the story of Sir Thomas Erpingham, a knight who struggles with ennui after returning from battle and resorts to marrying for company, only to find his wife embroiled in a comic scandal involving a friar. Other tales, such as "The Newcastle Apothecary," humorously explore the medical profession and the absurdities associated with it. Through witty dialogue, playful rhymes, and satirical critiques of societal norms, Colman's work encapsulates the joys and absurdities of life, showcasing his keen observation of human behavior and the comedic potential hidden within everyday situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Colman, George, 1762-1836
EBook No.: 25426
Published: May 11, 2008
Downloads: 54
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Broad Grins
Comprising, With New Additional Tales in Verse, Those
Formerly Publish'd Under the Title "My Night-Gown and
Slippers."
Note: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Broad Grins" by George Colman, the Younger is a collection of humorous poetry and tales written in the early 19th century. Initially published under the title "My Night-Gown and Slippers," this edition includes new additional tales in verse. The book likely reflects societal themes of its time, focusing on the quirks and follies of human nature, particularly in a comedic context. The collection features a variety of characters and settings, drawing on both contemporary society and historical figures. The poem "The Knight and the Friar" tells the story of Sir Thomas Erpingham, a knight who struggles with ennui after returning from battle and resorts to marrying for company, only to find his wife embroiled in a comic scandal involving a friar. Other tales, such as "The Newcastle Apothecary," humorously explore the medical profession and the absurdities associated with it. Through witty dialogue, playful rhymes, and satirical critiques of societal norms, Colman's work encapsulates the joys and absurdities of life, showcasing his keen observation of human behavior and the comedic potential hidden within everyday situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Colman, George, 1762-1836
EBook No.: 25426
Published: May 11, 2008
Downloads: 54
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.