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The book offers a blend of humor and satire, drawing from myths, legends, and ghost stories that reflect the Victorian imagination. It showcases the cultural landscape of a society on the brink of empire-building, while also serving as a parody of medieval folklore and contemporary institutions. This scholarly edition features over twenty illustrations by prominent satirical cartoonists, enhancing its historical significance. Edited by G.A.R. Hamilton, it stands as a 'lost' classic from the middle Victorian era, providing insights into its time.
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The Ingoldsby Legends, Thomas Ingoldsby
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Ingoldsby Legends
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Ingoldsby
- Publisher
- Basiljet Books
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 700
- ISBN13
- 9780955847806
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The book offers a blend of humor and satire, drawing from myths, legends, and ghost stories that reflect the Victorian imagination. It showcases the cultural landscape of a society on the brink of empire-building, while also serving as a parody of medieval folklore and contemporary institutions. This scholarly edition features over twenty illustrations by prominent satirical cartoonists, enhancing its historical significance. Edited by G.A.R. Hamilton, it stands as a 'lost' classic from the middle Victorian era, providing insights into its time.