He employs a poet for his singular theatre, whose humor and skill in suiting the grandest subjects for the stage, and in Parodying the gravest effects, are often exceedingly happy.
"The Great German Composers"
George T. Ferris
The footmen of the Lords and Commons held mimic parliament while waiting for their masters at Westminster, Parodying with elaborate care the proceedings of both Houses.
"A History of the Four Georges, Volume I (of 4)"
Justin McCarthy
Parodying the equivocal compliment, I may say that though Uncle Jack was no giant, there was nothing lost in him.
"The Caxtons, Part 2"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton