
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.
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.
Subjects

1874–1936
Known for his delightfully dark comic verse, this English journalist and lyricist had a gift for turning polite Victorian humor on its head. His best-loved rhymes still feel brisk, witty, and a little wicked.
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