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Definition of Parody
A parody is a work that mimics the style of another work, artist, or genre in an exaggerated way, usually for comic effect. Parodies can take many forms, including fiction... read full definition
A parody is a work that mimics the style of another work, artist, or genre in an exaggerated way, usually for comic effect. Parodies can... read full definition
A parody is a work that mimics the style of another work, artist, or genre in an exaggerated way, usually... read full definition
Book 1, Chapter 8
Explanation and Analysis—Night's Falling:
As Book 1, Chapter 8 begins, Fielding pats himself on the back for some "very fine Writing" to come—a playful account of nightfall that Fielding lays out in an intentionally overwrought parody of Greek poetry:
In which, after some very fine Writing, the History goes on […].
Now the Rake Hesperus had called for his Breeches, and having well rubbed his drowsy Eyes, prepared to dress himself for all Night; by whose Example his Brother Rakes on Earth likewise leave those Beds, in which they had slept away the Day. Now Thetis the good Housewife began to put on the Pot in order to regale the good Man Phæbus, after his daily Labours were over.
