The Spook Ballads: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Spook Ballads is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Parkes, William Theodore (?–1908).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Spook Ballads" by William Theodore Parkes is a collection of humorous and whimsical poetry written in the late 19th century. The work showcases Parkes' playful engagement with themes of the supernatural, particularly ghosts and legends, delivered with a light-hearted tone and witty illustration work. The poems contain a mixture of narrative and verse, revealing stories that blend fun, satire, and commentary on society. At the start of the collection, Parkes introduces readers to a series of entertaining ballads that feature various characters, including a haunted butler and ghostly encounters at historic sites like Hampton Court. The opening poem narrates a spectral conversation between a living man and a ghost who laments his fate, dealing humorously with the misunderstandings and fears surrounding the supernatural. As the tale unfolds, Parkes employs playful language, rhyme, and vivid imagery, drawing the reader into a world where the ridiculous meets the eerie, setting the tone for the hilarity and creativity of the subsequent poems in the collection.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Spook Ballads
- Author credits: Parkes, William Theodore (?–1908)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Ghosts -- Poetry
- Supernatural -- Poetry
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Poetry
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