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Title: Au Pays du Mufle: Ballades et Quatorzains
Note: Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
René Galluvot (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries)
Summary: "Au Pays du Mufle: Ballades et Quatorzains" by Laurent Tailhade is a poetry collection written in the early 1890s, during the late 19th century. This work features a series of ballades and quatorzains that satirically tackle various aspects of society and human nature, reflecting Tailhade's distinctive voice and style. The collection is noted for its sharp wit and ironic commentary, showcasing the poet's mastery of rhythm and rhyme. The book comprises two main sections: a series of ballades that critique the bourgeoisie, the middle class, and various social norms, and a set of quatorzains that explore themes of love, life, and observation of everyday experiences. Tailhade employs humor and scathing irony throughout the poems, often highlighting the absurdities of contemporary society. By using vivid imagery and clever wordplay, he critiques figures and concepts ranging from the educated elite to the trivial pursuits of the average person. This work serves not only as a reflection of Tailhade's poetic prowess but also as a social commentary on the cultural landscape of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tailhade, Laurent, 1854-1919
Author of introduction, etc.: Silvestre, Armand, 1837-1901
EBook No.: 63661
Published: Nov 7, 2020
Downloads: 77
Language: French
Subject: French poetry -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Au Pays du Mufle: Ballades et Quatorzains
Note: Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
René Galluvot (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries)
Summary: "Au Pays du Mufle: Ballades et Quatorzains" by Laurent Tailhade is a poetry collection written in the early 1890s, during the late 19th century. This work features a series of ballades and quatorzains that satirically tackle various aspects of society and human nature, reflecting Tailhade's distinctive voice and style. The collection is noted for its sharp wit and ironic commentary, showcasing the poet's mastery of rhythm and rhyme. The book comprises two main sections: a series of ballades that critique the bourgeoisie, the middle class, and various social norms, and a set of quatorzains that explore themes of love, life, and observation of everyday experiences. Tailhade employs humor and scathing irony throughout the poems, often highlighting the absurdities of contemporary society. By using vivid imagery and clever wordplay, he critiques figures and concepts ranging from the educated elite to the trivial pursuits of the average person. This work serves not only as a reflection of Tailhade's poetic prowess but also as a social commentary on the cultural landscape of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tailhade, Laurent, 1854-1919
Author of introduction, etc.: Silvestre, Armand, 1837-1901
EBook No.: 63661
Published: Nov 7, 2020
Downloads: 77
Language: French
Subject: French poetry -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.