Lord Bacon. Written as a Joke and Ascribed to a
The work is a collection of humorous essays that poke fun at the conventions of literature and society during the late 19th century. It is written in a satirical tone and features witty observations on various subjects, including politics, education, and social norms. The book's humor is characterized by its use of irony, sarcasm, and absurdity, often targeting the pretensions of intellectuals and the excesses of Victorian culture. The author's style is marked by clever wordplay, paradoxical statements, and unexpected twists on familiar ideas. Throughout the work, the author employs a range of literary devices, including allusion, metaphor, and hyperbole, to create a sense of playfulness and intellectual curiosity. The result is a book that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, challenging readers to think critically about the world around them. The book's themes include the tension between reason and emotion, the dangers of unchecked ambition, and the importance of humility in the face of uncertainty. These ideas are explored through a series of vignettes, anecdotes, and philosophical musings that showcase the author's erudition and wit. Overall, the work is a masterful example of satirical writing, using humor to expose the follies of society and challenge readers to think more deeply about the world around them.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1886 · Genre: Satire, Poetry, Historical · 161 words
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Master of masters in the days of yore, / When art met insult, with no law's redress; / When Law itself insulted Righteousness, / And Ignorance thine own scholastic lore, / And thou thine own judicial office more, -- / What master living now canst love thee less, / Seeing thou didst thy greatest art repress / And leave the years its riches to restore / To us, thy long neglectors. Yield us grace / To make becoming recompense, and dawn / On us thy poet-smile; nor let us trace, / In fancy, where the old-world myths have gone, / The shade of Shakespeare, with averted face, / Withdrawn to uttermost oblivion.
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Lord Bacon. Written as a Joke and Ascribed to a very Practical Business Man, Amos J. Walker is listed on Textopian as a short story by James Whitcomb Riley, dated 1886 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1886 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Poetry, Historical, Literary Criticism, Humor
- Length: 161 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
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Genres
- Satire — The work is written as a joke and attributed to a practical business man, suggesting a satirical approach.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, indicating a poetic style.
- Historical — References to historical figures and events, such as Shakespeare and the judicial office, suggest a historical context.
- Literary Criticism — The text critiques the neglect of artistic and scholarly achievements, aligning with themes of literary criticism.
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Humorous Essay · Satire · Social Commentary · Pseudonym · Literary Hoax · American Literature · 19th Century Writing · Whimsy · Wordplay · Irony · Mock Seriousness · Business Satire