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The Lay Of The Last Minstrel: Travesty (1811)

The Lay Of The Last Minstrel: Travesty (1811)

Neville, O.

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ISBN10: 1165098059
ISBN13: 9781165098057
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Lay Of The Last Minstrel: Travesty is a satirical work written by O. Neville in 1811. The book is a parody of Sir Walter Scott's romantic poem, The Lay of the Last Minstrel, which was published in 1805. Neville's version of the poem takes a humorous approach to the original work, mocking the exaggerated language and melodramatic themes of the romantic genre. The Lay Of The Last Minstrel: Travesty follows the same basic plot as Scott's poem, telling the story of a Scottish minstrel who becomes embroiled in a love triangle and a battle between rival clans. However, Neville's version of the story is filled with absurdities and comical situations, making it a lighthearted and entertaining read. The book is a testament to the enduring popularity of Scott's work and the enduring appeal of satire as a form of literary critique.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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