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LoC No.: 85664748

Title: A Parody on Iolanthe

Note: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall, Judith Wirawan,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Parody on Iolanthe" by D. Dalziel is a satirical theatrical work created during the late 19th century. This book serves as a parody of Gilbert and Sullivan's famous operetta "Iolanthe," taking place within the context of the Chicago & Alton Railway. The story humorously tackles themes of love and bureaucracy within the railway industry, using fairy-tale elements to critique the socio-political landscape of the time. The narrative unfolds in a fairy glade situated on the Chicago & Alton Railway, introducing characters such as Iolanthe, her son Strephon, and the Fairy Queen, who navigate the complications of love and railway governance. The central conflict revolves around Strephon's wish to marry Phyllis, complicating matters with the demands of her overbearing guardian, the Counselor. Through whimsical dialogue and clever wordplay, the story explores the intersection of fairy laws with the mundane realities of railway management, ultimately leading to a resolution that reintegrates Iolanthe into fairy society while uplifting the stature of Strephon. The parody is both a lighthearted entertainment and a pointed comment on contemporary issues of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dalziel, D. (Davison)

Illustrator: McVickar, H. W. (Harry Whitney), 1860-

EBook No.: 46001

Published: Jun 16, 2014

Downloads: 202

Language: English

Subject: Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 -- Parodies, imitations, etc.

Subject: Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900. Iolanthe

Subject: Chicago and Alton Railroad Company -- Drama

Subject: Railroads -- Illinois -- Drama

Subject: Railroads -- Missouri -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 85664748

Title: A Parody on Iolanthe

Note: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall, Judith Wirawan,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Parody on Iolanthe" by D. Dalziel is a satirical theatrical work created during the late 19th century. This book serves as a parody of Gilbert and Sullivan's famous operetta "Iolanthe," taking place within the context of the Chicago & Alton Railway. The story humorously tackles themes of love and bureaucracy within the railway industry, using fairy-tale elements to critique the socio-political landscape of the time. The narrative unfolds in a fairy glade situated on the Chicago & Alton Railway, introducing characters such as Iolanthe, her son Strephon, and the Fairy Queen, who navigate the complications of love and railway governance. The central conflict revolves around Strephon's wish to marry Phyllis, complicating matters with the demands of her overbearing guardian, the Counselor. Through whimsical dialogue and clever wordplay, the story explores the intersection of fairy laws with the mundane realities of railway management, ultimately leading to a resolution that reintegrates Iolanthe into fairy society while uplifting the stature of Strephon. The parody is both a lighthearted entertainment and a pointed comment on contemporary issues of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dalziel, D. (Davison)

Illustrator: McVickar, H. W. (Harry Whitney), 1860-

EBook No.: 46001

Published: Jun 16, 2014

Downloads: 202

Language: English

Subject: Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 -- Parodies, imitations, etc.

Subject: Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900. Iolanthe

Subject: Chicago and Alton Railroad Company -- Drama

Subject: Railroads -- Illinois -- Drama

Subject: Railroads -- Missouri -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.