Popular Burlesque by Alice Meynell

Name: Popular Burlesque
Author: Alice Meynell

"Popular Burlesque" is a collection of essays and poetry written by Alice Meynell in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores themes of love, beauty, and the role of women in society, all while challenging traditional gender roles and societal expectations. Through her writing, Meynell advocates for a more equal and inclusive society, where individuals are free to express themselves without fear of judgment or reprisal. The book is a powerful critique of the patriarchal society of its time, and its themes remain relevant today.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1901 · Genre: Non-fiction, Essays, Historical · 1,252 words

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The more I consider that strange inversion of idolatry which is the motive of Guy Fawkes Day and which annually animates the by-streets with the sound of processionals and of recessionals -- a certain popular version of "Lest we forget" their unvaried theme; the more I hear the cries of derision raised by the makers of this likeness of something unworshipful on the earth beneath, so much the more am I convinced that the national humour is that of banter, and that no other kind of mirth so gains as does this upon the public taste.

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Work type: Essay
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1901 CE
Language: English
Genres: Non-fiction, Essays, Historical, Cultural, Biographical
Length: 1,252 words
Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Non-fiction — Alice Meynell was mostly a non-fiction writer. Her essays and journalistic pieces were known for their perceptiveness and lyrical style.
Essays — The book could be a collection of her essays given Meynell's contributions to journalistic writing.
Historical — If the book is a study or exploration of the burlesque performance genre, it could fall under historical non-fiction.
Cultural — Regarding the 'burlesque' part in the title, the book might delve into this particular cultural phenomenon and its impact.