More Bab Ballads

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"More Bab Ballads" by W. S. Gilbert is a collection of humorous verse, likely written in the late 19th century. This work showcases Gilbert's wit and satire, employing whimsical rhymes and playful storytelling to explore various subjects, often highlighting the foibles of society, relationships, and human behavior. The opening portion of "More Bab Ballads" sets the tone with a variety of stories told in verse. It introduces characters like Poll Pineapple, an aged bumboat woman reminiscing about her adventurous youth and her infatuation with Lieutenant Belaye. The tone is both nostalgic and humorous, as Poll reflects on her past experiences while also revealing the absurdities of her youthful escapades. As various ballads unfold, we encounter other quirky narratives about ogres, a sailor's ill-fated romance, and humorous takes on morality, love, and social norms, all wrapped in Gilbert's clever rhymes, inviting readers into a whimsical yet critical examination of Victorian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Transcribed from the 1920 Macmillan and Co edition of "The Bab Ballads", also from "Fifty Bab Ballads" 1884 George Routledge and Sons edition by David Price

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 1997-06-01