The Bab Ballads: With Which Are Included Songs Of A Savoyard
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: W. S. Gilbert
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1920
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dull and worn spine. Bumping on corners. Minor marks and specks on cloth. Otherwise, clean text.
This collection presents a vibrant array of Victorian comic verse, showcasing the unparalleled wit and satirical genius of its celebrated author. It chronicles a series of outlandish narratives and character studies, often culminating in unexpected and darkly humorous twists. The volume further illustrates the lyrical brilliance that defined an era of popular light opera, offering insight into the origins of many beloved songs. Readers will encounter a world brimming with playful absurdity and incisive social commentary, all delivered with a distinctive rhythmic flair. This compilation stands as a testament to a unique literary voice that continues to captivate and amuse generations.
Author: W. S. Gilbert
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1920
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dull and worn spine. Bumping on corners. Minor marks and specks on cloth. Otherwise, clean text.
This collection presents a vibrant array of Victorian comic verse, showcasing the unparalleled wit and satirical genius of its celebrated author. It chronicles a series of outlandish narratives and character studies, often culminating in unexpected and darkly humorous twists. The volume further illustrates the lyrical brilliance that defined an era of popular light opera, offering insight into the origins of many beloved songs. Readers will encounter a world brimming with playful absurdity and incisive social commentary, all delivered with a distinctive rhythmic flair. This compilation stands as a testament to a unique literary voice that continues to captivate and amuse generations.