Parodies - An Anthology From Chaucer To Beerbohm And After

Parodies – An Anthology from Chaucer to Beerbohm and After (1960) by Dwight Macdonald
Published by Faber and Faber | Sold by Crappy Old Books

A wickedly clever romp through the centuries, Parodies is a glittering collection of literary lampoons curated by the ever-sharp Dwight Macdonald. From the ribald mimicry of Chaucer’s contemporaries to the urbane wit of Max Beerbohm—and onward into the 20th century—this anthology skewers the greats with affection, flair, and a surprising amount of scholarly insight. Macdonald’s selection isn’t just funny; it’s a sly commentary on the enduring ego of literature itself.

Ideal for lovers of satire, students of style, or anyone who enjoys seeing pomp punctured by parody. This is the rare sort of book that’s as enlightening as it is entertaining.

Condition: Probably a bit foxed, possibly smells of attic. But hey, that’s why it’s at Crappy Old Books.

Well read volume but binding still great. Spine a bit slanted, but it doesn’t effect the binding.

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