This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Puck on Pegasus
Fourth Edition
Note: Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "Puck on Pegasus" by H. Cholmondeley Pennell is a collection of humorous poetry written in the mid-19th century. The work showcases the whimsical character of Puck, who embodies light-hearted satire and parodies about the societal and artistic follies of the time. It offers a comedic exploration of a variety of subjects through clever verse, including playful takes on literature and notable events of the era. The opening of "Puck on Pegasus" sets the tone with a preface in which the author expresses gratitude towards critics and the press while explaining the modifications made in this edition. It introduces several poems, like "The Night Mail North," which portrays the urgency and excitement of train travel, capturing a race against time with vivid imagery and rhythm. Another poem, "The Fight for the Championship," humorously recounts a boxing match. Overall, the beginning establishes a foundation of energetic and entertaining poetry, brimming with wit and observation, making it an inviting read for those interested in light satire and poetic parody. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cholmondeley-Pennell, H. (Henry), 1837-1915
Illustrator: Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882
Illustrator: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878
Illustrator: Leech, John, 1817-1864
Illustrator: Portch, Julian, -1865
Illustrator: Tenniel, John, 1820-1914
EBook No.: 49684
Published: Aug 11, 2015
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: Humorous poetry, English
Subject: English poetry -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Puck on Pegasus
Fourth Edition
Note: Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "Puck on Pegasus" by H. Cholmondeley Pennell is a collection of humorous poetry written in the mid-19th century. The work showcases the whimsical character of Puck, who embodies light-hearted satire and parodies about the societal and artistic follies of the time. It offers a comedic exploration of a variety of subjects through clever verse, including playful takes on literature and notable events of the era. The opening of "Puck on Pegasus" sets the tone with a preface in which the author expresses gratitude towards critics and the press while explaining the modifications made in this edition. It introduces several poems, like "The Night Mail North," which portrays the urgency and excitement of train travel, capturing a race against time with vivid imagery and rhythm. Another poem, "The Fight for the Championship," humorously recounts a boxing match. Overall, the beginning establishes a foundation of energetic and entertaining poetry, brimming with wit and observation, making it an inviting read for those interested in light satire and poetic parody. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cholmondeley-Pennell, H. (Henry), 1837-1915
Illustrator: Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882
Illustrator: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878
Illustrator: Leech, John, 1817-1864
Illustrator: Portch, Julian, -1865
Illustrator: Tenniel, John, 1820-1914
EBook No.: 49684
Published: Aug 11, 2015
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: Humorous poetry, English
Subject: English poetry -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.