I Wouldn'T Have Missed It: Selected Poems Of Ogden Nash
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Intact. Tanning and foxing on pages. Usual shelf-wear.
Few poets have mastered the art of comic verse with the same effortless wit and disarming charm as Ogden Nash, and I Wouldn't Have Missed It stands as the definitive celebration of his singular genius. This carefully curated anthology, selected by Linell Smith and Isabel Eberstadt, chronicles the full breadth of Nash's career — from his razor-sharp observations on marriage, family, and the absurdities of modern life, to his beloved wordplay and brilliantly imperfect rhymes that made him a household name across America and beyond. With an illuminating introduction by Anthony Burgess, this collection places Nash firmly within the literary tradition of English-language humour, arguing that his deceptively simple verse masks a profound understanding of human nature. Nash's style — playful, irreverent, and disarmingly wise — transforms the mundane into the memorable, leaving the reader wondering how one poet managed to say so much while appearing to say so little. For anyone yet to discover Nash's world, this volume is an irresistible invitation.
Author: Ogden Nash
Format: Hardback
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Intact. Tanning and foxing on pages. Usual shelf-wear.
Few poets have mastered the art of comic verse with the same effortless wit and disarming charm as Ogden Nash, and I Wouldn't Have Missed It stands as the definitive celebration of his singular genius. This carefully curated anthology, selected by Linell Smith and Isabel Eberstadt, chronicles the full breadth of Nash's career — from his razor-sharp observations on marriage, family, and the absurdities of modern life, to his beloved wordplay and brilliantly imperfect rhymes that made him a household name across America and beyond. With an illuminating introduction by Anthony Burgess, this collection places Nash firmly within the literary tradition of English-language humour, arguing that his deceptively simple verse masks a profound understanding of human nature. Nash's style — playful, irreverent, and disarmingly wise — transforms the mundane into the memorable, leaving the reader wondering how one poet managed to say so much while appearing to say so little. For anyone yet to discover Nash's world, this volume is an irresistible invitation.