Imaginary Speeches And Other Parodies In Prose And Verse (1912)

""Imaginary Speeches and Other Parodies in Prose and Verse"" is a collection of satirical pieces written by John Collings Squire and published in 1912. The book is divided into two sections: one containing parodies of famous speeches given by historical figures, and the other containing parodies of various literary genres and styles. The first section includes parodies of speeches by figures such as Julius Caesar, Queen Elizabeth I, and Napoleon Bonaparte, among others. Squire uses these speeches to poke fun at the personalities and actions of these historical figures, as well as to comment on contemporary political and social issues.The second section includes parodies of various literary genres and styles, such as romantic poetry, detective fiction, and travel writing. Squire uses these parodies to both lampoon the conventions of these genres and to showcase his own wit and humor. Overall, ""Imaginary Speeches and Other Parodies in Prose and Verse"" is a humorous and clever collection of satirical writing that offers a glimpse into the cultural and literary milieu of early 20th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.