The limerick up to date book

audiobook

The limerick up to date book

by Ethel Watts Mumford Grant

EN·~16 minutes·54 chapters

Chapters

54 total
1

Please see the Transcriber’s Notes at the end of this text.

0:22
2

Good Resolutions.

0:18
3

Beware of Rash Judgments.

0:22
4

Flattery.

0:18
5

Lavishness.

0:19
6

The Wicked Punster.

0:18
7

The Church-Goer.

0:20
8

Speak Kindly.

0:19
9

Good Manners.

0:20
10

Appearances are Deceitful.

0:17

Description

A bright, tongue‑in‑cheek collection of limericks sweeps the listener through the calendar, offering a fresh, witty vignette for each month. The verses turn everyday moments—new‑year resolutions, beach‑side mishaps, church pew slips, bakery blunders—into compact, rhymed jokes that sparkle with wordplay. Illustrated by the author herself, the book’s modest décor adds a charming, visual pause between the rapid-fire couplets.

The humor ranges from playful self‑deprecation to gentle satire, touching on everything from daring flirtations to the absurdities of auction finds. Each poem is framed by simple “January,” “February,” and so on, giving a sense of rhythm that makes the listening experience feel like a leisurely stroll through a whimsical diary. Listeners who enjoy quick, clever verses will find the set perfect for brief, delightful breaks throughout the day.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~16 minutes (16K characters)

Release date

2026-04-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ethel Watts Mumford Grant

Ethel Watts Mumford Grant

1878–1940

A witty and prolific early 20th-century writer, she moved easily between novels, plays, poems, humor, and illustration. Her work often carried a sharp social eye and a lively, modern energy.

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