The Faber Book of Nonsense Verse: With a Sprinkling of Prose

By: Geoffrey Grigson

Book Overview

The English writers in which the author has included (among many anonymous contributions) range from Skelton through Peacock and Lear to Stevie Smith; from Europe come Rabelais, Christian Morgenstern, Hans Arp and Robert Desnos. But, as Mr. Grigson points out, it is inappropriate to be too serious or too solemn about writing which aims to poke fun and give pleasure.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0571113567
• ISBN13: 9780571113569
• Release Date: January 1979
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 3.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"

Customer Reviews

Nonsensical fun!

I always have a great time when I open this book. It is full of all sorts of sillyness for kids of all ages. As a member of the Lewis Carroll Society of North America, I appreciate such odd verses!

Jolly Nonsense Romp

I read this book off and on for an entire summer. It contained a wide variety of nonsense poems, stories, and limmericks. Whether you browse and read just what catches your eye or read everything straight through, it is great fun. You will find yourself caught up in the snappy word play. A fun, clever read.