The Poets And The Poetry Of The Century: Humor, Society, Parody, And Occasional Verse (1894)

""The Poets And The Poetry Of The Century: Humor, Society, Parody, And Occasional Verse"" is a literary work by Alfred Henry Miles, originally published in 1894. The book is a comprehensive collection of poems and writings from various poets and authors of the 19th century, featuring a diverse range of themes and styles. The book is divided into four main sections, each dedicated to a different type of poetry: humor, society, parody, and occasional verse. The first section, humor, features lighthearted and comedic poems from poets such as Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, and W.S. Gilbert. The second section, society, focuses on poems that comment on the social issues and norms of the time, including works from Alfred Tennyson, Robert Browning, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The third section, parody, contains humorous and satirical takes on well-known works and authors, including parodies of Shakespeare, Wordsworth, and Byron. Finally, the fourth section, occasional verse, features poems written for specific events or occasions, such as weddings, funerals, and anniversaries.Overall, ""The Poets And The Poetry Of The Century: Humor, Society, Parody, And Occasional Verse"" is a valuable resource for those interested in the literary works of the 19th century, offering a diverse range of poems and writings from some of the most notable poets and authors of the time.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.