Publisher's Synopsis
Such Nonsense! An Anthology is a collection of humorous and satirical short stories and poems written by Carolyn Wells. The book includes a variety of humorous pieces, ranging from witty parodies of classic literature to absurd tales of talking animals and magical creatures. The stories and poems in this anthology are cleverly crafted and filled with wordplay, puns, and other forms of linguistic humor. Some of the most notable pieces in the book include ""The Purple Cow"", a famous nonsense poem that has become a classic of the genre, and ""The Adventure of the Clothes-Line"", a hilarious parody of Sherlock Holmes. Overall, Such Nonsense! is a delightful and entertaining read for anyone who enjoys clever wordplay and humorous storytelling.1918. Wells, prolific American writer, is remembered largely for her popular mysteries, children's books, and humorous verse. This collection includes verse by: Edward Lear; William Makepeace Thackeray; George Barr Barker; Alfred E. Dickey; Ruth McEnery Stuart; Thomas Chatterton; John Kendrick Bangs; and others. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
