
TO - BERT LESTON TAYLOR - GUIDE, PHILOSOPHER, BUT FRIEND
CONTENTS
AD PUERUM
AD LEUCONOEN
AD C. SALLUSTIUM CRISPUM
AD XANTHIAM PHOCEUM
AD PYRRHAM
AD LYDIAM
IN CHLORIN
AD ARIUSTUM FUSCUM - I
A lively tapestry of verse unfolds, inviting listeners into a world where wit meets wonder. The poet swings between playful jests about daily chores and sly commentaries on the great masters of literature, offering a light‑hearted wink to the classics. Each stanza feels like a friendly chat, eager to coax a smile from even the most weary ear.
The collection is organized into charmingly titled sections—“Rubber‑Stamp Humour,” “The Simple Stuff,” “Carpe Diem or Cop the Day,” and more—each presenting a fresh flavor of humor and observation. From imagined conversations with Horace to tongue‑in‑cheek musings on modern conveniences, the poems blend ancient references with contemporary quirks. The author’s self‑deprecating voice makes the reading feel intimate, as if a close friend is sharing private jokes over tea.
For anyone who enjoys poetry that dances between the earnest and the absurd, this assortment offers a gentle lift. Its breezy rhythm and relatable insights turn ordinary moments into miniature celebrations, promising a pleasant listening experience that brightens the day.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (75K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jul 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1881–1960
A sharp-tongued newspaper wit and poet, he helped define the breezy, funny voice of early 20th-century American journalism. Readers knew him best as F.P.A., the creator of the long-running column The Conning Tower and a familiar voice on radio's Information Please.
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