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The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe

by James Parton

Level C1 · AdvancedPoetry158 chapters
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About this book

Dive into a curated collection of the finest short humorous poems from England and the United States, blending wit, satire, and charm without obscenity or outdated allusions. Enjoy a lively mix of playful genius, from Chaucer to Saxe, celebrating humor’s timeless appeal.

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158 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02INDEX.
03LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
04MISCELLANEOUS.
05THE LISBON PACKET. BYRON.
06RINGS AND SEALS. THOMAS MOORE.
07MY LETTERS. R. HARRIS BARHAM.
08SPRING.
09SCHOOL AND SCHOOL-FELLOWS. W. MACKWORTH PRAED.
10THE VICAR. W. MACKWORTH PRAED
11COME OUT, LOVE. N. P. WILLIS.
12YOU KNOW IF IT WAS YOU N. P. WILLIS.

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