The Best Nonsense Verses

The Best Nonsense Verses

Josephine Daskam Bacon

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Historia general y mundial
ISBN:
9789354843488
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A spark of mischief, a merry tumble of words-The Best Nonsense Verses invites you to step into a playful, lucid world where whimsy and wit meet enduring craft.This is more than a nonsense verse collection; it is a carefully curated poetry anthology that delights readers of all ages with wordplay and whimsy, clever rhymes, and brisk, lucid cadence. The verses charm casual readers while inviting thoughtful rereadings, revealing a structure and grace beneath the laughter. The late Victorian and Edwardian sensibilities nod to an era of printed charm, and the early twentieth century voice remains crisp, bright, and surprisingly modern in its humour and precision.Alpha Editions restores a cultural treasure that has long passed from view. Restored for today’s and future generations, this edition honours the original spirit while ensuring accessibility and elegance for new readers. More than a reprint, it feels like a collector’s item-an illustrated edition that also serves as a touchstone for poetry lovers, children poetry readers, and those who relish classic nonsense poetry. A true artefact of literary history, it offers both sheer delight and a doorway to a formative era in American and British humorous verse.

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