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Life In A Small Cowtown
"Oh, give me a home, where the feral cats roam, where the deer and the sandhill cranes play. Where never is heard, a discouraging word, and our skies are all cloudy, oh yay."
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Step into the parlor and explore the Victorian era through history, verse, humor, and art
Discover the curious and innovative Victorians and marvel at their inventions and discoveries, fashions and fads, along with more than a few peculiar habits and beliefs in Parlor Poetry: A Victorian Versification Abecedary.
The collection features 27 themes. There's one for each letter of the alphabet, plus a former member of the club: the ampersand. Each theme begins with a brief overview of the topic, giving meaning to the poetry to follow. The themes are enhanced with beautiful illustrations by artist Olivia Wylie.
From the futuristic foreshadowing of Ada Lovelace’s algorithms to the strobing images of the Zoetrope, each poem captures the spirit of the Victorians in forms as varied as the era, from lighthearted limericks to intricate octosyllabic verse. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a poetry lover, or simply curious about the Victorians, this collection offers a delightful mix of wit, wisdom, and wordplay. As a bonus, the back of the book features curated recommendations for further reading on history and poetry. It's ideal for those eager to uncover even more of the world of the Victorians.
PreOrder Now! Parlor Poetry releases on August 18th, which just happens to be "National Bad Poetry Day". (I just couldn't resist!)
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