The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Comic Ghosts, Mock-Heroic Legends, and Victorian Verse Parodies of Medieval FolkloreBy Thomas Ingoldsby
Length20h 20m
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The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels is a brilliant miscellany of comic verse and prose tales in which ghosts, monks, devils, knights, and improbable relics are summoned only to be cheerfully mocked. Drawing on medieval romance, hagiography, folklore, antiquarian anecdote, and Gothic sensationalism, the book transforms the supernatural into burlesque. Its rapid rhymes, mock-heroic diction, learned allusions, and colloquial wit place it at a lively crossroads between Romantic antiquarianism and early Victorian popular humor. "Thomas Ingoldsby" was the pseudonym of Richard Harris Barham, an English clergyman, wit, and contributor to Bentley's Miscellany, where many of these pieces first appeared. Barham's clerical training, classical learning, and intimate knowledge of ecclesiastical tradition gave him abundant material for affectionate parody. His social circle, journalistic experience, and delight in verbal dexterity helped shape a work that is both erudite and exuberantly unserious. This book is warmly recommended to readers who enjoy literary comedy with historical depth. It will especially reward admirers of parody, Gothic fiction, Victorian periodical culture, and verse narrative, offering laughter without sacrificing verbal brilliance or cultural richness.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (165)
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GenreHumor
Length20 hrs 20 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 24, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels (Annotated)
26HON. MR. SUCKLETHUMBKIN'S STORY. —— THE EXECUTION.
2Introduction
27SOME ACCOUNT OF A NEW PLAY.
3Synopsis (Selection)
28ACT I.
4Historical Context
29ACT II.
5MEMOIR.
30ACT III.
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6PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION.
31ACT IV.
7THE SPECTRE OF TAPPINGTON.
32ACT V.
8THE NURSE'S STORY.
33MR. PETERS'S STORY. — THE BAGMAN'S DOG.
9PATTY MORGAN THE MILKMAID'S STORY.
34APPENDIX.
10GREY DOLPHIN.
35THE BLACK MOUSQUETAIRE.
11THE GHOST.
36SIR RUPERT THE FEARLESS.
12THE CYNOTAPH.
37THE MERCHANT OF VENICE.
13MRS. BOTHERBY'S STORY.
38THE AUTO-DA-FÉ.
14LEGEND OF HAMILTON TIGHE.
39THE INGOLDSBY PENANCE!
15THE WITCHES' FROLIC.
40NETLEY ABBEY.
16SINGULAR PASSAGE IN THE LIFE OF THE LATE HENRY HARRIS, DOCTOR IN DIVINITY.
41FRAGMENT.
17THE JACKDAW OF RHEIMS.
42NELL COOK!!
18A LAY OF ST. DUNSTAN.
43NURSERY REMINISCENCES.
19A LAY OF ST. GENGULPHUS.
44AUNT FANNY.
20A LAY OF ST. ODILLE.
45MISADVENTURES AT MARGATE.
21A LAY OF ST. NICHOLAS.
46THE SMUGGLER'S LEAP.
22THE LADY ROHESIA.
47BLOUDIE JACKE OF SHREWSBERRIE,
23THE TRAGEDY.
48THE BABES IN THE WOOD; OR, THE NORFOLK TRAGEDY.
24MR. BARNEY MAGUIRE'S ACCOUNT OF THE CORONATION.
49THE DEAD DRUMMER.
25THE "MONSTRE" BALLOON.
50A ROW IN AN OMNIBUS (BOX) .
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