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  • The Ingoldsby Legends: Mirth and Marvels

    Richard Harris Barham, the "Thomas Ingoldsby" of literature, was born at Canterbury, December 6th, 1788. His family had long been residents in the archiepiscopal city, and had estates in Kent. He (Barham) used to trace his descent from a knight who came over to England with William the Conqueror, and whose son, Reginald Fitzurse, was one of the assassins of Thomas à Becket. After the deed Fitzurse ... Leer más

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  • The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels

    Barham's writing is known for its wit, playful use of language, and ability to mix the grotesque with the humorous. The tales often feature ironic twists, moral lessons, and a critique of human follies. While the stories are based on legends and myths, Barham's treatment of them is distinctly lighthearted and satirical, making them entertaining and engaging for readers."The Ingoldsby Legends" ... Leer más

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  • The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels

    Enriched edition. Whimsical Victorian Folklore of Supernatural Satire, Gothic Ballads, and Comic Verse

    The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels is a fascinating anthology of whimsical tales that intertwine folklore, myth, and humor. Thomas Ingoldsby employs a distinctive narrative style, characterized by his rhythmic prose and rich, evocative imagery, which invites readers into a world where the supernatural mingles with the absurd. The collection showcases Ingoldsby's mastery of comic verse ... Leer más

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  • The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

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    The Ingoldsby Legends are a true classic of Children’s literature. They were penned by Richard Harris Barham (1788-1845), better known by his nom de plume; Thomas Ingoldsby. Barham was an English cleric of the Church of England, as well as a fanatic reader and writer. The stories were inspired by real legends, old mythology and ghost stories – mostly deliberately humorous parodies and pastiches of ... Leer más

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  • The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Comic Ghosts, Mock-Heroic Legends, and Victorian Verse Parodies of Medieval Folklore

    The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels is a brilliant miscellany of comic verse and prose tales in which ghosts, monks, devils, knights, and improbable relics are summoned only to be cheerfully mocked. Drawing on medieval romance, hagiography, folklore, antiquarian anecdote, and Gothic sensationalism, the book transforms the supernatural into burlesque. Its rapid rhymes, mock-heroic diction, ... Leer más

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  • The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels

    Enriched edition. Whimsical tales of folklore, mythology, and ghosts in Victorian England

    In "The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels," Thomas Ingoldsby weaves a rich tapestry of folklore, legend, and whimsy, punctuated by his signature wit and humor. First published in 1837, the collection showcases Ingoldsby's eclectic storytelling style, blending prose and verse while drawing upon Gothic elements, traditional English legends, and moral tales. Each legend is meticulously crafted ... Leer más

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  • The English Spy: An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous

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