Bøger af Charles Somerville

A humorous and insightful critique of Victorian society, this satirical burlesque is a must-read for fans of witty and subversive literature. Though the author is unknown, the book remains a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of the late 19th century. With its biting wit and sharp commentary, this book is sure to entertain and enlighten readers of all ages.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.

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The Shriek: A Satirical Burlesque, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Language and Literatures American and Canadian literature

The Shriek: A Satirical Burlesque is a book written by Charles Somerville in 1922. The book is a satirical take on the popular culture of the time, and it pokes fun at various aspects of society, including politics, religion, and social norms. The story revolves around a mysterious sound that is heard throughout the city, causing chaos and confusion among the people. As the story progresses, the characters become embroiled in a series of absurd and comical situations, leading to a hilarious and unexpected conclusion. The book is written in a witty and humorous style, and it is a must-read for anyone who enjoys satire and parody.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.

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