The Life And Works Of Mr. Anonymous

The Life And Works Of Mr. Anonymous

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Willard R. Espy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hawthorne Books, 1977

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has tanning alone spine and sticker remainder on front panel (see photo)

This biographical work by Willard R. Espy uncovers the fascinating and often humorous world of "Mr. Anonymous," a prolific yet largely unknown poet and satirist whose verses have permeated popular culture for centuries. Espy meticulously compiles and attributes a vast collection of limericks, epigrams, and light verse, revealing the wit and ingenuity behind these enduring anonymous works. The book presents a unique literary detective story, offering insights into the origins of countless familiar rhymes and shedding light on the elusive figure who penned them. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of poetry, humor, and literary history.

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Description

Author: Willard R. Espy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hawthorne Books, 1977

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has tanning alone spine and sticker remainder on front panel (see photo)

This biographical work by Willard R. Espy uncovers the fascinating and often humorous world of "Mr. Anonymous," a prolific yet largely unknown poet and satirist whose verses have permeated popular culture for centuries. Espy meticulously compiles and attributes a vast collection of limericks, epigrams, and light verse, revealing the wit and ingenuity behind these enduring anonymous works. The book presents a unique literary detective story, offering insights into the origins of countless familiar rhymes and shedding light on the elusive figure who penned them. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of poetry, humor, and literary history.