Mirth and metre

Name: Mirth and metre
Author: Frank E. Smedley

By Frank E. Smedley

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The collection assembles comic verse and mock-legendary ballads that adopt a jocular, pseudo-medieval voice, blending narrative poems, local legends, and satirical sketches. Many pieces employ arch diction, playful rhyme, and ironic description to relate funerals, ghostly incidents, chivalric exploits, and rural anecdotes while gently parodying antiquarian verse. Interspersed are metrical experiments, lyric refrains, and humorous character portraits that emphasize light-hearted storytelling, tongue-in-cheek commentary, and verbal wit rather than solemn argument or moralizing.

About the Author

Frank E. Smedley

Frank E. Smedley was a 19th-century English novelist known for his engaging and humorous storytelling. He gained popularity with works such as "Frank Fairlegh: Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil," which offers a vivid portrayal of school life and the adventures of its protagonist. Smedley's writing often reflects the social dynamics and moral lessons of his time, making his novels both entertaining and insightful. In addition to his novels, he contributed to the literary landscape with titles like "Harry Coverdale's Courtship" and "Lewis Arundel; Or, The Railroad Of Life," showcasing his ability to blend humor with poignant themes.