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Publishers’ Preface
Eve
Lady Godiva
Miss Marie Corelli
Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy
Mrs. Grundy
Mrs. Christopher Columbus
Dame Rumor
The Cry of the Children
A whimsical, tongue‑in‑cheek verse collection opens with a mock‑serious preface that both apologizes for and celebrates its own audacious burlesque. Through a series of lyrical snippets, the narrator introduces Eve—a modest, almost archetypal woman—her tiny wardrobe, a simple marriage, and the everyday rhythms of a life shared with a devoted, if imperfect, partner. The language playfully subverts classic poetic conventions, offering a light‑hearted commentary on love, domesticity, and the stubborn charm of ordinary moments.
As the verses unfold, the reader is drawn into a gently absurd world where poetic rules are broken for comic effect, yet the underlying affection remains sincere. The work balances satire with heartfelt observation, making the familiar feel freshly amusing. Listeners will enjoy the rhythmic quirks, the affectionate mock‑heroics, and the subtle reminder that even the most modest lives can inspire lyrical wonder.
Language
en
Duration
~39 minutes (38K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2013-03-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1936
Best remembered for his wickedly funny "Ruthless Rhymes," this English writer mixed playful verse with a taste for the macabre. He also worked as a journalist and became a successful lyricist for operettas and musical comedies.
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