"An Alphabet of Celebrities" by Oliver Herford offers a delightful journey through the world of early 20th-century fame as seen through the sharp wit and artistic eye of a master satirist. This collection of humorous poetry presents clever caricatures of well-known personalities. Each verse, paired with Herford's distinctive illustrations, playfully skewers the idols of the era, offering a glimpse into the culture of celebrity. A classic example of humorous poetry and satire, this volume is a treasure for those interested ...
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"An Alphabet of Celebrities" by Oliver Herford offers a delightful journey through the world of early 20th-century fame as seen through the sharp wit and artistic eye of a master satirist. This collection of humorous poetry presents clever caricatures of well-known personalities. Each verse, paired with Herford's distinctive illustrations, playfully skewers the idols of the era, offering a glimpse into the culture of celebrity. A classic example of humorous poetry and satire, this volume is a treasure for those interested in both light verse and the history of celebrity culture. Herford's work showcases the enduring power of wit and the timeless appeal of well-crafted verse. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to experience the charm and insightful humor of "An Alphabet of Celebrities" in its original form. 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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