The New Oxford Book of Light Verse
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The New Oxford Book of Light Verse by Kingsley Amis
Kingsley Amis's anthology of more than 250 poems by some 80 poets totally fulfils all his ambitions. Ranging from satire to nonsense verse, from deft vers de societe to epigrams and limericks, this survey of a great English literary tradition includes many familiar favourites as well some previously unpublished masterpieces.Kingsley Amis is a well-known English author who is known for his caustic and piercing wit. He is a well-known novelist, poet, literary critic, and lecturer who has written twenty novels, short stories, three poetry collections, as well as radio and television scripts. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including the Booker Prize and the Sommerset Maugham Award.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780192820754 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192820753 |
| Title | The New Oxford Book of Light Verse |
| Author | Kingsley Amis |
| Series | Oxford Books Of Verse Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1987-09-17 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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