Strongly motivated by the school of thought that sees parody as not necessarily ridicule, the editor of this volume has provided a standard collection of English parodies. It is an entertainment not to be missed by enthusiasts of satiric verse and an enlightening book for the uninitiated reader. (Google Books)
Carolyn Wells (June 18, 1862 – March 26, 1942) was an American writer and poet. Carolyn Wells wrote a total 170 books. During the first ten years of her career, she concentrated on poetry, humor, and children's books.