About the Book
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SynopsisVerses from 1929 On by Ogden Nash (1959) is a collected edition of the beloved American humorist's poetry, gathering decades of his witty, whimsical verse into a single volume. Nash was famous for his deliberately bent rhymes, comic wordplay, and lines of wildly uneven length that somehow managed to land with perfect comic timing. The collection touches on the absurdities of everyday life — marriage, children, animals, food, social customs, and the quirks of human nature — all rendered with a light touch and a sharp eye. It remains one of the most comprehensive and accessible introductions to Nash's work, showcasing why he became one of the most widely quoted and cherished comic poets of the twentieth century.
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Publication1966, Modern Library, New York