HUMOR / Form / Limericks & Verse

Paper · Semantic Scholar

This study examines the evolution of Victorian light verse from playful nonsense to a nuanced medium of social critique. Focusing on key figures such as Edward Lear, Lewis Carroll, W.S. Gilbert, and Oscar Wilde, the research examines how humor, linguistic innovation, and satirical elements were employed to reflect and challenge prevailing Victorian values related to class, gender, and morality. By applying close rea…

Reference · Wikidata