Rhymes a la Mode

Name: Rhymes a la Mode
Author: Andrew Lang

By Andrew Lang

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A collected sequence of lyric pieces that moves between playful satire and elegiac reflection, arranged in a variety of classical and modern short forms. The poems use ballades, rondeaux, villanelles, triolets and other metres to deliver witty social commentary, parodic sketches of literary types, and meditations on love, mortality, and memory, alongside translations or adaptations of ancient fragments. Settings shift from domestic and coastal landscapes to art-world and book-collecting scenes, and classical mythic invocations recur. Throughout, learned allusion and formal dexterity are paired with tonal variety, exploring artistic fame, neglected merit, and the tension between past and present.

About the Author

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, known for his contributions to folklore and mythology. He is perhaps best recognized for his work "A Collection of Ballads," which showcases his interest in traditional narratives. Lang was a prolific writer, producing numerous essays and books on various subjects, including history and literature. His literary style often blended humor with scholarly insight, making his works accessible to a broad audience. In addition to his original writings, he is celebrated for his role in popularizing fairy tales through his collections, which have become integral to the study of folklore.