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Oliver Herford (2 December 1860 - 5 July 1935) was an English writer, artist, and illustrator. He was born in Sheffield, England on 2 December 1860 to Rev. Brooke Herford and Hannah Hankinson Herford. Oliver's father, Brooke, was a Unitarian minister who moved the family to Chicago...

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"A Little Book of Bores" by Oliver Herford offers a delightful collection of humorous limericks and light verse. This collection of satirical poems explores the theme of boredom through clever wordplay and witty observations. A master of the limerick form, Herford presents...