Cautionary Verses By H. Belloc - Illustrated Album Edition C1965 Vintage
Cautionary Verses By H. Belloc - Illustrated Album Edition C1965 Vintage
📚 Cautionary Verses by Hilaire Belloc - Illustrated Album Edition c1965
Delight in the wickedly witty world of Hilaire Belloc's immortal cautionary tales with this charming illustrated album edition from circa 1965. This preloved and recycled vintage volume brings you the complete collection of Belloc's darkly humorous verses that have entertained and cautioned generations of readers with their satirical edge and memorable morals.
✨ Book Highlights:
- ✍️ Author: Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953) - celebrated poet, satirist, and man of letters
- 📅 Edition: Illustrated Album Edition, circa 1965
- 🎨 Format: Vintage illustrated edition with classic artwork
- 😈 Genre: Satirical Poetry, Cautionary Tales, Dark Humour
- 📖 Content: Complete collection of Belloc's most famous cautionary verses
- ⚖️ Weight: 333g - substantial illustrated volume
- 🎭 Style: Wickedly funny moral tales with unforgettable characters
📖 About the Verses:
Meet the unforgettable children of Belloc's imagination: Matilda, who told lies and was burned to death; Jim, who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a lion; and Rebecca, who slammed doors for fun and perished miserably. These darkly comic cautionary tales parody Victorian moral literature with brilliant wit, perfect rhyme, and deliciously exaggerated consequences. Belloc's verses have become classics of English humour, beloved by children and adults alike for their subversive charm and linguistic brilliance.
🎯 Perfect For:
Collectors of vintage poetry, enthusiasts of dark humour, lovers of illustrated books, admirers of Hilaire Belloc, and anyone who appreciates satirical verse that skewers Victorian moralism with wit and style.
♻️ Sustainable & Vintage Choice:
This is a preloved and recycled vintage item, carefully preserved and ready for its next custodian. By choosing preloved books, you're supporting the circular economy and giving classic literature continued life. Every purchase helps reduce waste while preserving our cultural and literary heritage.
📦 Condition Notes:
Vintage illustrated edition in good preloved condition. Shows age-appropriate wear consistent with a well-loved book from c1965. Please note this is a used, recycled item with the character and charm expected of mid-century illustrated poetry volumes.
A wonderful addition to any collection of vintage poetry, illustrated books, or classic humour. Perfect for readers who appreciate Belloc's unique blend of moral satire, linguistic mastery, and delightfully dark wit.