The Lure of the Limerick

The Lure of the Limerick
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Publisher : Crown Pub
Total Pages : 246
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ISBN-10 : 0517538563
ISBN-13 : 9780517538562
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Book Synopsis The Lure of the Limerick by : William S. Baring-Gould

Download or read book The Lure of the Limerick written by William S. Baring-Gould and published by Crown Pub. This book was released on 1979-12-01 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five hundred American and British limericks are interspersed with anecdotes and historical comment

The Lure of the Limerick

The Lure of the Limerick
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:315666772
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Book Synopsis The Lure of the Limerick by : William S. Baring-Gould

Download or read book The Lure of the Limerick written by William S. Baring-Gould and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Explorations in the Field of Nonsense

Explorations in the Field of Nonsense
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 261
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ISBN-10 : 9789004484252
ISBN-13 : 9004484256
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

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Download or read book Explorations in the Field of Nonsense written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-07-04 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Lure of the Limerick

The Lure of the Limerick
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Total Pages : 266
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015014310901
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Book Synopsis The Lure of the Limerick by : William Stuart Baring-Gould

Download or read book The Lure of the Limerick written by William Stuart Baring-Gould and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Poems by Presidents: the First-Ever Anthology

Poems by Presidents: the First-Ever Anthology
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Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages : 179
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ISBN-10 : 9780486851532
ISBN-13 : 0486851532
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Book Synopsis Poems by Presidents: the First-Ever Anthology by : Michael Croland

Download or read book Poems by Presidents: the First-Ever Anthology written by Michael Croland and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2023 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Well-written, thoroughly researched, and impeccably organized, Poems by Presidents explores an intriguing and unexpected side to many American presidents: they wrote poetry! In this excellent anthology of presidential poems, Michael Croland offers us a new way to celebrate some of our most celebrated leaders." --Susan Katz, author of The President's Stuck in the Bathtub. This first-ever anthology features poems by eleven presidents who, through good times and bad, turned to poetry to express themselves. This compelling collection brings presidents' literary pursuits to light, unveiling their deepest thoughts and emotions. Highlights include George Washington's teenage romantic yearnings, Thomas Jefferson's death-bed adieu, John Quincy Adams's sonnet memorializing his father, Abraham Lincoln's mockery of the Confederacy, Woodrow Wilson's humorous limericks, Warren G. Harding's steamy love poems to his mistress, and Ronald Wilson Reagan's existential reflections. Appendixes explore additional presidents who wrote poetry, misattributions, prose formatted as verse, and fondness for poetry. Poems by Presidents is a rewarding resource for poetry lovers and readers interested in presidential biographies and American history. "From Madison's collegiate satires to Harding's racy romantic rhymes, this anthology has something to surprise and delight even the most dedicated history buff. It will teach you something about our presidents' personal lives, their poetic talents, and even their political ambitions." --Craig Fehrman, author of Author in Chief "This distinctive collection is a pleasure to read and enjoy. It provides another dimension to our awareness of the personalities and talents of many of our presidents." --Fred Kaplan, author of His Masterly Pen: A Biography of Jefferson the Writer "Michael Croland has assembled an interesting and unexpected anthology of presidential poetry. Poems by Presidents leaves the reader with a better understanding of the concealed humanity often buried within the seemingly stoic men who have held our nation's highest office." --Michael B. Costanzo, author of Author in Chief "This unique collection by US presidents, featuring poems ranging from spiritual to humorous to erotic, is surprising, fascinating, and humanizing." --Marilyn Singer, author of Rutherford B., Who Was He?: Poems about Our Presidents "A wonderful volume, full of keen insights into a wide array of American presidents. . . . The superb focus of this book brings fascinating details to light." --Jonathan Gross, editor of Thomas Jefferson's Scrapbooks

The Secret of Humor

The Secret of Humor
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Publisher : Rodopi
Total Pages : 226
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ISBN-10 : 9062033709
ISBN-13 : 9789062033706
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Secret of Humor by : Leonard Feinberg

Download or read book The Secret of Humor written by Leonard Feinberg and published by Rodopi. This book was released on 1978 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Ode Less Travelled

The Ode Less Travelled
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 384
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ISBN-10 : 9781101216828
ISBN-13 : 1101216824
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Book Synopsis The Ode Less Travelled by : Stephen Fry

Download or read book The Ode Less Travelled written by Stephen Fry and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-08-17 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comedian and actor Stephen Fry's witty and practical guide, now in paperback, gives the aspiring poet or student the tools and confidence to write and understand poetry. Stephen Fry believes that if one can speak and read English, one can write poetry. In The Ode Less Travelled, he invites readers to discover the delights of writing poetry for pleasure and provides the tools and confidence to get started. Through enjoyable exercises, witty insights, and simple step-by-step advice, Fry introduces the concepts of Metre, Rhyme, Form, Diction, and Poetics. Most of us have never been taught to read or write poetry, and so it can seem mysterious and intimidating. But Fry, a wonderfully competent, engaging teacher and a writer of poetry himself, sets out to correct this problem by explaining the various elements of poetry in simple terms, without condescension. Fry's method works, and his enthusiasm is contagious as he explores different forms of poetry: the haiku, the ballad, the villanelle, and the sonnet, among many others. Along the way, he introduces us to poets we've heard of but never read. The Ode Less Travelled is not just the survey course you never took in college, it's a lively celebration of poetry that makes even the most reluctant reader want to pick up a pencil and give it a try.