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The Bab Ballads 🚩

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Title	The Bab Ballads
Author	Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911
Release Date	Jun 1, 1997
Language	English
Original Publication
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Gutenberg URL	https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/931

Summary

"The Bab Ballads" by W. S. Gilbert is a collection of humorous verse and light poetry written during the late 19th century. The work features a variety of whimsical characters and scenarios, often satirizing social norms, relationships, and various professions through clever and entertaining rhymes. The opening of the collection introduces a series of amusing poems that set the tone for the whimsical nature of the verses that follow. The first poem, "Captain Reece," depicts the kind-hearted captain of a ship whose playful interactions with his crew lead to humorous proposals about marrying off his family members to the sailors. Following this, "The Rival Curates" introduces two clergymen who compete for the title of the mildest curate, employing a light and comedic clash of character traits. Overall, the beginning portion of the collection establishes Gilbert's sharp wit and ability to weave amusing narratives, inviting readers into a delightful world of satirical poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)