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The Bab Ballads
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781022960022
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Dive into the delightfully absurd world of The Bab Ballads, a collection of humorous poetry from W. S. Gilbert, the celebrated co-creator of Gilbert and Sullivan. This compilation showcases Gilbert's mastery of satire and his talent for crafting witty ballads.
A cornerstone of Victorian poetry, these verses offer a playful, often irreverent, look at society and human nature. Filled with unexpected twists and turns, each ballad presents a miniature story brimming with comedic flair. Experience the timeless appeal of Gilbert's unique brand of humor, as relevant and entertaining today as it was upon its original publication. The Bab Ballads is a must-have for anyone who appreciates clever wordplay and enduring comedic verse. Prepared meticulously for print republication, this edition preserves the original charm and wit of W. S. Gilbert's beloved poems.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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