Ghosts' High Noon
'Ghosts' High Noon' Summary
In 'The Ghosts' High Noon,' Gilbert presents a cast of unconventional ghosts who, instead of haunting with fear, are more concerned with the mundane aspects of their afterlife. A ghost named Cuthbert is desperately seeking his lost umbrella, while another, Mildred, yearns for a cup of tea. The poem follows their comical attempts to navigate the afterlife and their struggles with the rules and regulations of the ghostly realm. Through witty dialogues and absurd situations, Gilbert satirizes the expectations associated with ghosts, highlighting the absurdity of the concept and the human tendency to find humor in the unusual. The poem concludes with a lighthearted reflection on the nature of existence, leaving the reader with a sense of playful amusement and a renewed appreciation for the ridiculous.Book Details
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W. S. Gilbert
England
Sir William Schwenck Gilbert was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator best known for his collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan, which produced fourteen comic operas. The most f...
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