Gay gods and merry mortals: some excursions in verse

A lively anthology of verse brings the mischief of ancient gods and mortals into a bright, early‑twentieth‑century voice. The poet reshapes familiar myths with a wink, letting deities act like people who trip over their own hubris. It feels like a friendly storyteller guiding listeners through a garden of old tales, each rhyme humming with humor.

Among the episodes are the embarrassed hunter turned stag, the handsome youth whose beauty tempts a goddess, and the reluctant maiden swept into the underworld. Each story is packed with witty dialogue, clever wordplay and a gentle moral that nudges listeners to consider respect and humility. The poems balance reverence for the classics with a lightheartedness that makes the myths feel fresh and approachable.

The collection’s rhythm and rhyme invite listeners to settle in and enjoy a stroll through mythology’s most colorful moments, all while hearing the gods gossip, err, and occasionally learn a lesson of their own.