A Nonsense Anthology

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A Nonsense Anthology

EN·~4 hours·218 chapters

Chapters

218 total
1

TO - GELETT BURGESS - A NONSENSE LOVER

15:30
2

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Robert Prince and PG Distributed Proofreaders

0:12
3

INTRODUCTION

17:54
4

A NONSENSE ANTHOLOGY - JABBERWOCKY

1:02
5

MORS IABROCHII

1:57
6

THE NYUM-NYUM

3:15
7

UFFIA

0:18
8

SPIRK TROLL-DERISIVE

1:05
9

THE WHANGO TREE

0:59
10

SING FOR THE GARISH EYE

0:17

Description

A lively collection that gathers the most delightfully absurd verses from a wide range of poets, this anthology invites listeners to revel in the playful spirit of nonsense. From the whimsical riddles of Edward Lear to the tongue‑twisting whimsies of Lewis Carroll, the selections tumble over themselves with absurdity, wordplay and unexpected turns that tickle the imagination. The spirit of the collection is summed up in its opening note: “He must be a fool indeed who cannot at times play the fool,” a reminder that silliness is a clever form of sense.

The volume is a mash‑up of short poems, riddles and humorous sketches that range from the delightfully nonsensical “The Owl and the Pussy‑cat” to the absurdly precise “The Purple Cow.” Listeners will find verses that rhyme in surprising ways, verses that parody serious subjects, and verses that simply celebrate the joy of making nonsense sound like poetry. It’s an ideal companion for anyone who loves language that bends, twists, and refuses to be taken too seriously.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (253K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-11-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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