The Oxford Book of Comic Verse
| Author | : John Gross |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 564 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0192832077 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780192832078 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Oxford Book of Comic Verse by : John Gross
Download or read book The Oxford Book of Comic Verse written by John Gross and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1995 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gross has combed the annals of literature in English from the middle ages to the present, gathering poems that provoke laughter, elicit smiles, and even reflect on the human condition. From limericks to social satire, this volume collects works by many of the finest writers in the history of the English language, including Emily Dickinson, Lord Byron, Robert Browning, and William Shakespeare.
