More Bab Ballads

By Sir William Schwenk Gilbert

Book Overview

More bab ballads is a collection of lively and humorous verses that blend satire, rhyme, and playful observation to portray the contradictions of everyday life. Through an array of imaginative tales and eccentric narrators, the work captures the spirit of wit and irony while exposing the follies of social convention and human vanity. Opening with whimsical stories that mix sentiment with absurdity, the collection celebrates the eccentric and the ordinary alike, weaving humor from the trials of love, morality, and ambition. Beneath the comic surface lies a keen reflection on the pretensions and hypocrisies of respectable society, framed within colorful episodes and lively poetic rhythm. Each ballad combines storytelling with moral mischief, balancing entertainment with critique. The verses illustrate how laughter can underscore truth, turning parody into subtle insight about the behaviors and beliefs of the age. The collection remains engaging for its rhythm, creativity, and playful dissection of human character.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 937483815X
• ISBN13: 9789374838150
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"