The old adage "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" should apply to
the world of literature as well - although we shouldn't be surprised when
it is not perceived that way.
In order to imitate a certain style requires one of two approaches. The
first is designed to imitate the style for the purpose of creating a
similar work. The second approach is the theme of this article - parody.
Parody has been described as, "a piece of writing th...
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