Limericks, Too Gross
Limericks, Too Gross by Isaac Asimov is a collection published by Norton in 1978, featuring 101 pages of humor and verse. In this edition, Asimov engages in a playful exchange with John Ciardi, a renowned poet and translator, as they explore the art of limericks and the nuances of language through their witty banter.
Readers will find a blend of humor and poetic form as Asimov and Ciardi navigate the intricacies of limericks, showcasing their unique styles and perspectives. This work delves into the interplay between humor and poetry, offering insights into the creative process behind crafting verse. With its focus on American poetry, this collection presents a lighthearted yet thought-provoking examination of language and its playful possibilities.
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Isaac Asimov, one of the world’s best-selling authors, a scientist, academic, romantic, and original thinker, here jousts and jests with his old opponent in the war of the words, John Ciardi. Ciardi, of course, is a poet, world authority on and premier translator of Dante, teacher, critic, and formidable manufacturer and wielder of the word-weapon.
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