This collection of poems, songs, ballads, and parodies is designed to cure melancholy and provide laughter and diversion. Compiled by Frank E. Bliss, the book includes works by well-known authors such as William Shakespeare, John Milton, and Jonathan Swift, as well as lesser-known works that are no less entertaining. A delightful read for anyone in need of a good laugh. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.