Carolyn Wells’ Book of American Limricks

'Carolyn Wells’ Book of American Limericks' is a delightful and comprehensive anthology dedicated to one of the most playful forms of English verse. Compiled by the renowned author and humorist Carolyn Wells, this collection showcases the unique wit, rhythm, and character of the American limerick during the early twentieth century. The book brings together hundreds of examples of this five-line poetic form, ranging from the whimsical and nonsensical to the clever and satirical. Wells meticulously curated these verses to highlight the specific nuances of American humor, often contrasting them with their British counterparts. Readers will find a diverse array of topics, from social observations and character sketches to linguistic gymnastics and pure absurdity. As a significant historical survey of light verse, this work serves as both an entertaining read and a valuable record of American popular culture and literary amusement. Carolyn Wells, a master of the genre herself, provides an insightful perspective on what makes a limerick truly resonate. This collection remains an essential volume for lovers of wordplay, poetry enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a glimpse into the vibrant landscape of early American humor.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.