A collection of poems parodying the Gabbie Hanna collection 'Adultolescence', written from the perspective of Kyra - a little dog with a big heart! Youtuber, Rachel Oates, and her dog worked together to create this collection of poems and photographs which will resonate with every dog lover, but will also provide plenty of giggles for 'fans' of Gabbie's 'poetry'.

Thirteen classic poems by poets such as Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, and David McCord are paired with parodies that honor and play off of the original poems in a range of ways. For example, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" is paired with "Stopping by Fridge on a Hungry Evening" to hilarious effect, whereas the combination of Emily Dickinson's "'Hope' is the thing with feathers" with Lewis's "'Grief' is the thing with tissues" is profound, and both David McCord's "This Is My Rock" and Lewis's "This Is My Tree" hum with a sense of wonder. This playful introduction to classics will inspire imagination and wonder even as it tickles funny bones.

Breezy with a Chance of Mixed Metaphors is a collection of parodies, poems, palindromes and memoirs of people I've encountered through the years. All of the poems in the book are written by me with the minor exception of a few poems that I love which are duly attributed. Readers have said: “It was a delight through and through. I KNEW that I would enjoy it and you didn't let me down. Inspiring and delightful.” “The lyrical fun of witty poetry and sports parodies and stories are a joy to read. In this book I met some of the friends Marvin travelled with through the years. He handles their memories so well.” “The book is different in many ways from the hundreds I've read before. Marvin chose a style of presentation that fits him well, and entertained me a lot!” “You have a rich heritage and can be so proud of your relatives. It brought back so many memories I have of my family! You are one of the best teller of stories I have ever had the pleasure to read.“ “The various poems are beautiful, charming, witty, and sometimes, ahem...a bit bawdy!” “Delightful. You have a talent to communicate feelings in our hearts and paint images in our brains. Just thanks!”

Superb send-ups of classic poetry and the contemporary scene by the zany humorist, including some reprinted from Mad Magazine. Includes skewered versions of "Kubla Khan," "Oh, Captain, My Captain," "Trees" and "My Last Duchess," parody recipes, the "Zoo's Who" and take-offs on Mother Goose and sports heroes.

Includes parodies of Tennyson, Longfellow, Bret Harte, Thomas Hood, Swinburne, Browning, Shakespeare, Milton, Poe, Shelley, Cowper, Coleridge, Herrick, Carroll, Lever, Lover, Burns, Scott, Goldsmith, Kingsley, Byron and many others.

"Parodies of the Works of English & American Authors, Vol. I," authored by Walter Hamilton, presents a delightful collection of humorous and satirical parodies, compiled during an era when parody was in vogue. The book, published in an early 19th-century context, offers a playful yet incisive commentary on the literary works of renowned English and American authors. Hamilton's Volume I showcases a variety of parodies targeting a diverse range of writers, including poets and novelists, and other one playwrights. Through clever mimicry and comedic exaggeration, the author skillfully pokes fun at the styles, themes, and which that characters of these esteemed literary figures. The compilation includes witty parodies of classic literary works, such as Shakespearean plays, Romantic poetry, and also Victorian novels. Each parody is crafted with a keen eye for detail, capturing the nuances of the original texts while infusing them with a comedic twist. Walter Hamilton's Volume I serves as both a celebration and a gentle mockery of the literary canon, highlighting the versatility of language and the malleability of literature. By blending entertainment with a subtle critique of prevailing literary trends, Hamilton offers readers a unique and engaging perspective on the works of iconic English and American authors.

A longtime admirer of well crafted prose, word puzzles and clever turns of phrase, Gardner assembles his favorite examples of the lighter side of poetry. Illustrations.