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LoC No.: 01012888
Title: Nonsense for old and young
Original Publication: Boston: Henry A. Dickerman & Son, 1901.
Note: Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Nonsense for Old and Young" by Eugene Field is a whimsical collection of humorous poetry and light-hearted prose, likely penned in the late 19th century. The book showcases Field's playful style, where he employs absurdity and satire to entertain both children and adults, suggesting that laughter and nonsense can be enjoyed at any age. The content is a diverse assortment of short verses, illustrations, and comical narratives, each designed to elicit laughter through clever wordplay and engaging characters. For example, Field presents a tale of "Good James and Naughty Reginald," contrasting the merits of good behavior against the mischievous antics of Reginald, while the imaginations of various whimsical figures illuminate the playful absurdity of life. With quirky observations on society, nature, and childhood antics, this collection invites readers into a delightful world where humor prevails amidst everyday situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Field, Eugene, 1850-1895
Illustrator: Frohn, John C.
EBook No.: 72827
Published: Jan 30, 2024
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor
Subject: Humorous poetry, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01012888
Title: Nonsense for old and young
Original Publication: Boston: Henry A. Dickerman & Son, 1901.
Note: Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Nonsense for Old and Young" by Eugene Field is a whimsical collection of humorous poetry and light-hearted prose, likely penned in the late 19th century. The book showcases Field's playful style, where he employs absurdity and satire to entertain both children and adults, suggesting that laughter and nonsense can be enjoyed at any age. The content is a diverse assortment of short verses, illustrations, and comical narratives, each designed to elicit laughter through clever wordplay and engaging characters. For example, Field presents a tale of "Good James and Naughty Reginald," contrasting the merits of good behavior against the mischievous antics of Reginald, while the imaginations of various whimsical figures illuminate the playful absurdity of life. With quirky observations on society, nature, and childhood antics, this collection invites readers into a delightful world where humor prevails amidst everyday situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Field, Eugene, 1850-1895
Illustrator: Frohn, John C.
EBook No.: 72827
Published: Jan 30, 2024
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor
Subject: Humorous poetry, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.