Humorous Poetry Of The English Language: From Chaucer To Saxe (1856)

The Humorous Poetry of the English Language: From Chaucer to Saxe is a book written by James Parton and first published in 1856. The book is a collection of humorous poems written by various English poets from the medieval period to the mid-19th century. The poems included in the book are selected for their wit, satire, and comic appeal. The book begins with a selection of poems by Geoffrey Chaucer, widely considered the father of English literature, and continues with works by other notable poets such as John Skelton, Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope, and Thomas Hood. The book also includes works by lesser-known poets such as William Maginn and William Makepeace Thackeray. Parton provides an introduction to each poet and their works, giving readers an insight into the context and background of the poems. The book is a delightful read for anyone interested in English literature, humor, and satire.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.