More Misrepresentative Men

A lively, tongue‑in‑cheek collection of poems opens with a self‑aware author’s foreword that spins the trials of a working poet into a witty lament about contracts, cash and the fickle favor of publishers. The verses immediately set a satirical tone, framing the creative process as a battle of wits between the writer’s cramped ambition and the publisher’s relentless demand for profit.

The book then roams through a parade of literary allusions—Robert Burns, Sherlock Holmes, J. M. Barrie and more—each rendered with playful ribbing and deft rhyme. The poet skewers pretensions, celebrates the plain‑spoken charm of Burns, and pokes fun at the absurdities of the book trade, all while maintaining a breezy rhythm that rewards attentive listening. Listeners who relish clever wordplay, gentle parody and a spirited look at the writer‑publisher relationship will find this assortment both entertaining and surprisingly insightful.