The Oxford Book of Parodies

The Oxford Book of Parodies

Author: John Gross

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2012-01-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780199639373

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An unparalleled introduction to the parodist's art, The Oxford Book of Parodies includes parodies from Chaucer to the present day, ranging from imitations and spoofs to lampoons and pastiches, comical, scornful, witty, and subtle. It also takes in advertisements, legal rituals, political warfare and a scientific hoax.


Parody

Parody

Author: Robert Chambers

Publisher: Peter Lang

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9781433108693

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Parody: The Art That Plays with Art explodes the near-universal belief that parody is a copycat genre or that it consists of a collection of trivial and derivative forms. Parody is revealed as an über-technique, a principal source of innovation and invention in the arts. The technique is defined in terms of three major variations that bang, bind, and blend artistic conventions into contrasting pairings, the results of which are upheavals of existing conventions and the formation of unexpected and sometimes startling and revolutionary new configurations. Parodic art fashions a galaxy of contrasts, and from these stem an illusionistic sense of multiplicity and an array of divergent meanings and interpretive paths. This book, an extreme departure from existing analyses of parody, is nonetheless highly accessible and will be of major interest not only to scholars but to general readers and to professional writers as well. Parody: The Art That Plays with Art is particularly suited for readers interested in modernism, postmodernism, meta-art, criticism, satire, and irony.


A Parody Anthology

A Parody Anthology

Author: Various

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-19

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13:

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A Parody Anthology presents an exquisite collection, marrying humor with literary critique through the playful art of parody. This anthology showcases the richness of parody as a literary form, spanning various styles from nonsensical whimsy to satirical sharpness. The works within exemplify the diversity and historical evolution of parody, featuring standout pieces that reinterpret classic literature and poetry through a humorous lens. The collection offers readers a unique opportunity to explore the depth and breadth of literary styles, underlining the significant role of parody in literary discourse and the creative exploration of themes ranging from societal norms to the idiosyncrasies of cultural and literary traditions. The contributing authors, including luminaries like Lewis Carroll, Rudyard Kipling, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, bring a rich array of backgrounds to the anthology. Their collective oeuvre spans different epochs and literary movements, from Romanticism to Victorian literature, and reflects a broad spectrum of social, cultural, and personal narratives. This amalgamation of voices not only underlines the versatility and adaptability of parody as a form but also showcases how these revered writers engaged with and influenced their contemporaries and the literary landscape at large. A Parody Anthology is a must-read for connoisseurs of literature and those interested in the interplay between literary forms. It offers a singular peek into the minds of some of literature's greatest talents, revealing how they saw the world and each other through the lens of humor and wit. This collection will appeal to those eager to explore the educational value of parody, understand its role in literary critique, and appreciate the dialogue it creates between different works. Engaging, enlightening, and endlessly entertaining, this anthology promises to be a delightful journey through the landscape of literary parody.


Parodies of the Works of English & American Authors

Parodies of the Works of English & American Authors

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1885

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13:

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Includes parodies of Tennyson, Longfellow, Bret Harte, Thomas Hood, Swinburne, Browning, Shakespeare, Milton, Poe, Shelley, Cowper, Coleridge, Herrick, Carroll, Lever, Lover, Burns, Scott, Goldsmith, Kingsley, Byron and many others.


Martin Gardner's Favorite Poetic Parodies

Martin Gardner's Favorite Poetic Parodies

Author: Martin Gardner

Publisher: Prometheus Books

Published: 2010-10-05

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1615929525

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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.


Pitiless Parodies and Other Outrageous Verse

Pitiless Parodies and Other Outrageous Verse

Author: Frank Jacobs

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1994-01-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780486281261

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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.