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Title: Wit and Mirth: or Pills to Purge Melancholy, Vol. 6 of 6

Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Wit and Mirth: or Pills to Purge Melancholy, Vol. 6 of 6" by Thomas D'Urfey is a collection of songs and verses likely compiled in the late 17th to early 18th century. The work presents a rich anthology of popular lyrics and ballads that reflect the social and cultural milieu of its time, making it an entertaining exploration of wit and humor prevalent in the period. The opening of the volume features an extensive alphabetical table of contents detailing the numerous songs included within, showcasing themes of love, warfare, and the trials of life. The first few entries on the list indicate a mix of lyrical content from romantic dialogues to satirical takes on social situations, inviting readers to explore a tapestry of emotions and storytelling typical of D'Urfey’s style. This promises an engaging journey through an array of human experiences, rendered in a format that's both playful and poignant. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723

EBook No.: 33404

Published: Aug 10, 2010

Downloads: 235

Language: English

Subject: Ballads, English

Subject: Songs, English

LoCC: Music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Wit and Mirth: or Pills to Purge Melancholy, Vol. 6 of 6

Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Lesley Halamek, David Newman and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Wit and Mirth: or Pills to Purge Melancholy, Vol. 6 of 6" by Thomas D'Urfey is a collection of songs and verses likely compiled in the late 17th to early 18th century. The work presents a rich anthology of popular lyrics and ballads that reflect the social and cultural milieu of its time, making it an entertaining exploration of wit and humor prevalent in the period. The opening of the volume features an extensive alphabetical table of contents detailing the numerous songs included within, showcasing themes of love, warfare, and the trials of life. The first few entries on the list indicate a mix of lyrical content from romantic dialogues to satirical takes on social situations, inviting readers to explore a tapestry of emotions and storytelling typical of D'Urfey’s style. This promises an engaging journey through an array of human experiences, rendered in a format that's both playful and poignant. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723

EBook No.: 33404

Published: Aug 10, 2010

Downloads: 235

Language: English

Subject: Ballads, English

Subject: Songs, English

LoCC: Music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.