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    612-822-4611

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More Bab Ballads

More Bab Ballads

Gilbert, William Schwenk

Paperback

HumorGeneral ParentingGeneral Poetry

Publisher Price: $15.99

ISBN10: 937483815X
ISBN13: 9789374838150
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Oct 1 2025
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.31 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
More bab ballads is a collection of lively and humorous verses that blend satire, rhyme, and playful observation to portray the contradictions of everyday life. Through an array of imaginative tales and eccentric narrators, the work captures the spirit of wit and irony while exposing the follies of social convention and human vanity. Opening with whimsical stories that mix sentiment with absurdity, the collection celebrates the eccentric and the ordinary alike, weaving humor from the trials of love, morality, and ambition. Beneath the comic surface lies a keen reflection on the pretensions and hypocrisies of respectable society, framed within colorful episodes and lively poetic rhythm. Each ballad combines storytelling with moral mischief, balancing entertainment with critique. The verses illustrate how laughter can underscore truth, turning parody into subtle insight about the behaviors and beliefs of the age. The collection remains engaging for its rhythm, creativity, and playful dissection of human character.

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