Verse and Worse

audiobook

Verse and Worse

by Harry Graham

EN·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

A mischievous collection of verses and witty commentary, this book invites listeners into a world where poetry collides with satire. The author’s playful preface warns both parents and prank‑loving readers that the rhymes are meant for the “mature” mind, teasing the line between harmless fun and cheeky rebellion. From tongue‑in‑cheek “Baby’s Baedeker” travel tips to irreverent takes on classic literary figures, each piece balances clever wordplay with a faintly subversive edge.

The first section launches with a mock travel guide for children, lampooning the absurdities of adult expectations while slipping in sly observations about society’s quirks. Listeners will enjoy the rhythmic bounce of the verses, the allusions to famous writers, and the self‑aware humor that both celebrates and pokes fun at poetic tradition. It’s an entertaining romp for anyone who appreciates wit that teeters between the earnest and the irreverently clever.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (111K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Mark C. Orton, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Release date

2011-07-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Harry Graham

Harry Graham

1874–1936

Best remembered for his delightfully wicked comic verse, this English writer turned everyday mishaps into neat little shocks of black humor. His "Ruthless Rhymes" made him a lasting favorite with readers who enjoy wit that bites.

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