Cobwebs from a Library Corner

Name: Cobwebs from a Library Corner
Author: John Kendrick Bangs

By John Kendrick Bangs

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The volume collects short humorous and satirical poems and light verses that riff on literary life, book collecting, authorship, and reading. Many pieces gently parody bibliomania and literary pretension while alternating with whimsical reflections on love, urban and rural life, ambition, and everyday oddities. Arranged in themed groups, the verse uses playful rhyme and ironic observation to present witty sketches, aphoristic meditations, and comic character studies that emphasize human foibles and bookish pleasures.

About the Author

John Kendrick Bangs

John Kendrick Bangs was an American author and humorist known for his satirical and whimsical writing style. He gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributing significantly to the genre of comic fiction. His notable works include "A House-Boat on the Styx," a humorous take on the afterlife, and "Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream," which parodies Lewis Carroll's classic. Bangs' writings often blend fantasy with social commentary, showcasing his keen wit and imaginative storytelling. He also wrote essays and short stories, leaving a lasting impact on American literary humor.