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Lifetime: 1831 - 1884 Passed: ≈ 140 years ago

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Charles Stuart Calverley

Books by Charles Stuart Calverley

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Fly Leaves

Poetry Satire Humour
Victorian Satire Parody Poetry Verse Classic Humor English literature Cambridge Wit Literary Humor Light Verse

Published in 1865, *Fly Leaves* is a collection of humorous poetry by Charles Stuart Calverley, a prominent figure in Victorian England. Calverley's wit and satirical edge are evident in his verses, which often take on a variety of subjects, ranging...