
audiobook
TO - GELETT BURGESS - A NONSENSE LOVER
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INTRODUCTION
A NONSENSE ANTHOLOGY - JABBERWOCKY
MORS IABROCHII
THE NYUM-NYUM
UFFIA
SPIRK TROLL-DERISIVE
THE WHANGO TREE
SING FOR THE GARISH EYE
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.
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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