A Parody Anthology

A Parody Anthology

A Parody AnthologyTHE fact that parody has been ably defended by many of the world's best minds...
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Author: Wells, Carolyn,1862-1942
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Language: English
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A Parody Anthology

A Parody Anthology

$31.98 $9.99

A Parody Anthology

$31.98 $9.99
Author: Wells, Carolyn,1862-1942
Format: eBook
Language: English

A Parody Anthology

THE fact that parody has been ably defended by many of the world's best minds proves that it is an offensive measure, at least from some viewpoints. But an analysis of the arguments for and against seems to show that parody is a true and legitimate branch of art, whose appreciation depends upon the mental bias of the individual. To enjoy parody, one must have an intense sense of the humorous and a humorous sense of the intense; and this, of course, presupposes a mental attitude of wide tolerance and liberal judgments. Parodies are not for those who cannot understand that parody is not necessarily ridicule. Like most other forms of literature, unless the intent of the writer be thoroughly understood and appreciated, the work is of little value to the reader. The defenders of parody have sometimes endeavored to prove that it has an instructive value, and that it has acted as a reforming influence[xxii] against mannerisms and other glaring defects. One enthusiastic partisan confidently remarks: It may gently admonish the best and most established writer, when, from haste, from carelessness, from over-confidence, he is in danger of forfeiting his reputation; it may gently lead the tyro, while there is yet time, from the wrong into the right path." But this ethical air-castle is rudely shattered by facts, for what established writer ever changed his characteristic effects as a result of the parodies upon his works, or what tyro was ever parodied? ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 46700
Author: Wells, Carolyn
Release Date: Aug 27, 2014
Format: eBook
Language: English

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