Pitiless Parodies and Other Outrageous Verse

Pitiless Parodies and Other Outrageous Verse
Author: Frank Jacobs
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9780486281261

Superb send-ups of classic poetry and the contemporary scene by the zany humorist, including some reprinted from Mad Magazine. Includes skewered versions of "Kubla Khan," "Oh, Captain, My Captain," "Trees" and "My Last Duchess," parody recipes, the "Zoo's Who" and take-offs on Mother Goose and sports heroes.

Martin Gardner's Favorite Poetic Parodies

Martin Gardner's Favorite Poetic Parodies
Author: Martin Gardner
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2010-10-05
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1615929525

A longtime admirer of well crafted prose, word puzzles and clever turns of phrase, Gardner assembles his favorite examples of the lighter side of poetry. Illustrations.

Weight of Glory

Weight of Glory
Author: C. S. Lewis
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2001-03-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0060653205

Selected from sermons delivered by C. S. Lewis during World War II, these nine addresses offer guidance and inspiration in a time of great doubt.These are ardent and lucid sermons that provide a compassionate vision of Christianity.