Thomas Ingoldsby, George Cruikshank, John Leech

Broschiertes Buch

The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels

Beschreibung

Step into a world of "Mirth and Marvels" with "The Ingoldsby Legends," a collection of uproarious tales penned by Thomas Ingoldsby. This enduring work of 19th-century English fiction blends folklore, legend, and gothic elements with a generous helping of humor, all rendered in lively verse. Explore a landscape populated with eccentric characters and extraordinary events, where the boundaries between the real and the fantastic blur. "The Ingoldsby Legends" showcases a unique blend of genres, offering both chilling gothic chills and sidesplitting amusement. Experience the timeless appeal of these carefully crafted narratives, celebrated for their wit, imagination, and masterful storytelling. This meticulously prepared print edition brings these classic legends to life, offering readers a chance to rediscover the enduring charm of Ingoldsby's world. A treasure trove of humorous fiction and delightful poetry, "The Ingoldsby Legends" promises a captivating journey for all who dare to embark. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Thomas Ingoldsby is a pseudonym for the English clergyman and novelist Richard Harris Barham (1788 - 1845). He is best known for his collection of myths, legends, ghost stories, and poetry called 'The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels,' first published in 1840. Barham's work under the Ingoldsby pen name found a significant readership and continues to be appreciated for its delightful blend of the supernatural with satirical wit. A master of meter and rhyme, Ingoldsby exhibited a unique literary style that was both whimsical and macabre, often using humor to soften the more grotesque or serious subject matter of his tales. The Ingoldsby Legends were originally serialized in 'Bentley's Miscellany' and later in 'The New Monthly Magazine.' Their popularity ensued not only from their entertaining narratives but also from the charming illustrations by John Leech, George Cruikshank, and others that accompanied them. Barham's Ingoldsby embraced an ecclesiastical in-joke, riffing on his own experiences as a cleric through his prose, which has been cited as having a significant influence on the development of comedic horror and has been acknowledged for its contribution to English literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 456
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 635g
• ISBN-13: 9781023595629
• ISBN-10: 1023595621
• Artikelnr.: 74024159