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Contes Des Fous, and Other Trifles in Verse: With Notes, Critical and Explanatory (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Witty verse and comic tales in one engaging collection
This book assembles humorous poems and short dramatic sketches that blend satire with playful rhymes. It invites readers to enjoy brisk couplets, lively scenes, and frank social caricatures in verse.
In these pages you’ll encounter light, narrative poems and musical fragments that poke fun at quacks, romance, and everyday folly. The verses mix quick sketches with longer refrains, all told in a charming, accessible voice.- Humorous vignettes and theatrical verse about doctors, lovers, and curious misadventures
- Early popular poetry features—rhythmic, easy to read, and lightly satirical
- Romantic lyrics and touches of whimsy and irony
- Playful notes and quotations that frame the verse in a lively, editorial voice
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an anthology of humorous and satirical verse written during the 18th century. The author was an enigmatic figure whose works mocked the social and political climate of the time. The poems offer a glimpse into the era's literary landscape, providing unique perspectives on the era's social conventions and values. Despite the passage of time, the author's skill with language and wit maintain their impact, with the collection of verse serving as a testament to the power of satire and its ability to challenge and amuse across generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331763598_0
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