Originally published in 1910, this collection of sonnets presents a satirical take on the world of literary criticism. Chaloner uses a witty and irreverent tone to critique the writers and reviewers of his day, poking fun at their pretensions and posturing. This book is a must-read for fans of poetic satire and the history of literary criticism. 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.