William McGonagall's poetry is undeniably dreadful, always sinking into new depths just as it seems to have hit rock bottom. It is this inimitable multi-faceted awfulness which makes his work so memorably funny. Much of the humor in his verse is created by the magnificent ignorance of meter and rhyme. This edition features some of his most famous works as well as specially selected pieces of poetry which not only epitomize McGonagall's style, but reflect the preoccupations and concerns of the Victorian age that influenced him.
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Exquisite and delightful bad poetry!,
By A Maryland Reader (Frederick, Maryland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: McGonagall: A Selection (Paperback)
This book is a true literary gem. William McGonagall, Scotland's legendary 19th C. bard, is widely recognized as the world's worst poet, ever. What makes his verse so marvellous is that the man truly believed in his 'talent'. Trust me, you can't write poetry this bad on purpose. He has a strong bent to chronicalling tragedy and catastrophes. This book is fascinating and highly recommended to anyone interested in the craft of words, poetry and literature. And after you have absorbed the art of McGonagall, venture into "Very Bad Poetry" edited by Kathryn and Ross Petras. Authentic bad poetry is a whole new adventure in English verse.
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