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Smith, Justin H.

 
9781451007725: Cobwebs from a Library Corner (Classic Reprint)

Sinopsis

A witty collection of light verse and literary satire about books, authors, and readers, spanning playful puns and clever parodies that book lovers will savor.

From a long-running string of verses that appeared in periodicals, this volume gathers Bangs’s humorous takes on the world of books. The book blends playful mockery with affectionate admiration, offering a breezy, easily enjoyed reading experience for fans of poetry and literary humor. It’s a playful tour through publishing, collecting, and the quirks of writers and readers alike.

Inside you’ll find quick bursts of verse that poke fun at famous authors, the writing life, and the culture around libraries and books. The tone stays light, the humor is accessible, and the verses invite readers to smile at the peculiarities of literary fame and the joys of a well-loved shelf.

  • Skits and parodies that lampoon literary figures and publishing habits
  • Humorous reflections on book collecting, reading, and the life of a bookman
  • Playful verse about the joys and foibles of writers, editors, and readers

Ideal for readers who enjoy witty verse about books, authors, and readers, with a nostalgic wink at literary culture.

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Reseña del editor

Excerpt from Cobwebs From a Library Corner

Jokes OF the night 72 AN autumnal romance 75 the country IN july 76 may 30, 1893 78 the curse OF wealth 80 the rhyme OF the ancient populist 83 one OF the nameless great 86 IN february days 87 A change OF ambition 89 message from mahatmas. 91 the gold-seekers 95 ode TO A politician 98 some are amateurs. Ioi.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Thackeray, A little bit of Scott, A modicum of Dickens just To tangle up the plot, A paraphrase of Marryat, A nother from Dumas You ask me for a novel, sir, And I say, there you are. The pen is greater than the sword, Of that there is no doubt. The pen for me wheneer I wish An enemy to rout. A pen, a pad, and say a pint Ofink with which to scrawl, To put a foe to flight is all That sneeded truly all.
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

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