Now We are Sixty (and a Bit)
Now We Are Sixty (and a Bit) by Christopher Matthew is a first edition published by John Murray in 2003. This collection of poems continues the playful spirit of its predecessor, offering readers a whimsical exploration of aging through verse. With 112 pages, the book captures the essence of humor, echoing the style of A.A. Milne and inviting reflections on the joys and quirks of growing older.
In this edition, readers will find a delightful assortment of poems that revisit familiar themes while introducing new ones, such as the Emperor’s Rhyme and Sneezles. Matthew’s work aims to evoke a sense of nostalgia and amusement, appealing to those who appreciate lighthearted takes on life’s transitions. The book’s engaging rhymes and rhythms serve as a reminder of the wit and whimsy that characterize the journey through the years.
Official synopsis Publisher
Barely had the first copies of Christopher Matthew’s ‘Now We Are Sixty’ landed in the bookshops when people started to ask when he was going to write a sequel. To his surprise the temptation to try his hand at a few more poems (particularly based on originals he hadn’t tackled before, such as the Emperor’s Rhyme or Sneezles) proved, like age itself, irresistible.
Once again they follow the rhymes and rhythms of the great Milne, to remind those who are getting on in years of the wit, wisdom and whimsy he conjured up for those who were very young.
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