Rejected Addresses; Or, The New Theatrum Poetarum by James Smith and Horace Smith

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Author Smith, James, 1775-1839
Author Smith, Horace, 1779-1849
Title Rejected Addresses; Or, The New Theatrum Poetarum
Note Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1879 John Murray edition by David Price
Summary "Rejected Addresses; Or, The New Theatrum Poetarum" by James Smith and Horace Smith is a witty collection of parodies and satirical poems written in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the reopening of London's Drury Lane Theatre, the work humorously imitates various renowned poets of the time as the authors present their own fictitious addresses for the theater's opening ceremony, lampooning the styles and themes of their literary contemporaries. At the start of this delightful compilation, the reader is introduced to the context that inspired the work: a competition for the best address to be recited at the theater's reopening. The opening segments showcase a playful reflection on both the grandeur and the absurdity of the competition, highlighting the varied responses from competing poets. Notably, one poem pays homage to Drury Lane through an extravagantly described fire incident, while others comment on the theatrical culture and its patrons. Each piece cleverly shifts in tone and style, capturing the essence of the poets they parody while showcasing the Smith brothers' own flair for humor and critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Parodies
Category Text
EBook-No. 3769
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 13, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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