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Burlesques

Literary, dramatic or musical work that caricatures the manner or spirit of serious works

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    The chronicle of the kings of England , written in the manner of the ancient Jewish historians. By Nathan ben Saddi, a Priest of the Jews.

    Robert Dodsley | Date: 1744
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    The Last confession and dying speech of Peter Porcupine , with an account of his dissection.

    | Date: June 1797
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    The chronicles of the kings of England , from William the Conqueror, to the year, MDCCXCV. In imitation of the holy writings. By Nathan ben Saddi, a Jew.

    Robert Dodsley | Date: MDCCXCV. [1795]
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    Remarks on the Jacobiniad revised and corrected by the author. Part second. [Eight lines of verse].

    Gardiner, John Sylvester John, 1765-1830. | Date: 1798
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    Debates at the Robin-Hood Society, in the city of New-York, on Monday night 19th of July, 1774

    | Date: [1774]
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