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The New Oxford Book of Light Verse Kingsley Amis

The New Oxford Book of Light Verse By Kingsley Amis

The New Oxford Book of Light Verse by Kingsley Amis


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Summary

Kingsley Amis's anthology of more than 250 poems by some 80 poets totally fulfils all his ambitions. Ranging from satire to nonsense verse, from deft vers de societe to epigrams and limericks, this survey of a great English literary tradition includes many familiar favourites as well some previously unpublished masterpieces.

The New Oxford Book of Light Verse Summary

The New Oxford Book of Light Verse by Kingsley Amis

Kingsley Amis's main objective in compiling The New Oxford Book of Light Verse was to raise a good-natured smile. This anthology of more than 250 poems by some 80 poets totally fulfills all his ambitions. Ranging from satire to nonsense verse, from deft vers de soci 'et 'e to epigrams and limericks, this witty and consistently entertaining survey of a great English literary tradition includes many familiar favourites as well some previously unpublished masterpieces. Taking us from Shakespeare and Jonson to Belloc and Larkin, by way of Herrick, Pope, Thackeray, and Lear, this is a journey `rich in exhilarating pleasures' ( Sunday Times ). This book is intended for general; all poetry-lovers; collectors of 'Oxford Books of'.

About Kingsley Amis


About the Editor:
Kingsley Amis is the author of 18 novels, including Lucky Jim and The Old Devils, which was awarded the 1986 Booker Prize, as well as numerous books of criticism and verse.

Additional information

GOR001886938
9780192820754
0192820753
The New Oxford Book of Light Verse by Kingsley Amis
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
1987-09-17
384
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