The ogden nash pocket book

Nash was a comic genius with puns and almostrhymes. See more ideas about ogden nash, poems and childhood poem. Ogden nashs zoo by ogden nash and etienne delessert. It was in 1930 that he wrote a poem called spring comes to murray hill. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pocket book of ogden nash an anthology of the best and favorite poems of americas lighthearted laureate ogden nash. The pocket book of ogden nash an anthology of the best.

The pocket book of ogden nash by ogden nash librarything. Ogden nash books list of books by author ogden nash. The ogden nash pocket book paperback january 1, 1946 by ogden nash author visit amazons ogden nash page. The pocket book of ogden nash paperback 1956 for sale. Buy a cheap copy of the pocket book of ogden nash by ogden nash. As an editor at doubleday nash became interested in writing verse and initially collaborated with a friend joseph alger in creating a childrens book called the cricket of carrador. Isbn 1884822308 the tale of custard the dragon by ogden nash and lynn munsinger. Born, frederick ogden nash on august 19, 1902 in rye, new york, he was an descendant of general francis nash. Here, in one volume, are the most popular poems of one of the most popular poets of the twentieth century perhaps of the last twenty centuries. The pocket book of ogden nash if you want to laugh, you need to read ogden. Frederic ogden nash august 19, 1902 may 19, 1971 was an american poet well known for his light verse. Though best remembered for his light verse, ogden nash also achieved success as a lyricist with one touch of venus, book by s. Ogden nash was born frederick ogden nash, after his greatgrandfather, frederick nash, who had been chief justice of the supreme court of north carolina. All about the pocket book of ogden nash by ogden nash.

Born frederick ogden nash on august 19, 1902 in rye, new york. Now the name of the little black kitten was ink, and the little gray mouse, she called her blink. Here are his best and most famous poems his hilarious grouches, unflinching puns, indescribable rhymes. The pocket book of ogden nash if you want to laugh, you need to read ogden nash. The life and work of americas laureate of light verse. In this post i reproduce a few of his eminently fun poems with the following introductory lines taken from wikipedia. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ogden nash 19021971 was a master, perhaps the 20th century master, of light verse whose continuing popularity shows that the term light is not incompatible with longlasting. Ogden nash though best remembered for his light verse, ogden nash also achieved success as a lyricist with one touch of venus, book by s. The ogden nash pocket book ogden nash, woods cover on. Certain nash lines, such as if called by a panther, don. Ogden nash project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.

Frederic ogden nash was an american poet well known for his light verse. The pocket book of ogden nash by nash, ogden a readable copy. The ogden nash pocket book paperback january 1, 1944 by ogden nash author. It is a small pocket book of only 64 pages which means it is easily carried to where it is needed. Or for that matter psychological, philisophical or religious. Vintage 1940s scrapbook birthday christmas valentines cards. Pocket book of ogden nash may 1980 edition open library. Buy the pocket book of ogden nash reissue by nash, ogden isbn. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The pocket book of ogden nash, pocket books new york, ny, 1954. He was also an astute observer of american daily life in the 20th century.

May 19, 2019 my favorite poet see more ideas about ogden nash, american poets and poetry for kids. Etienne delessert stewart, tabori, and chang, 1986. Ogden nash the experimental, philosophical, and humorous aspects of nash s personality are revealed in an anthology of his poetry. Frederic ogden nash august 19, 1902 may 19, 1971 was an american poet well known for. The tale of custard the dragon by ogden nash and lynn munsinger. Ogden nash biography facts, childhood, family life. The pocket book of ogden nash by ogden nash goodreads. An ancestor, general francis nash, gave his name to nashville, tennessee.

Candy is dandy by ogden nash, anthony burgess, linell smith, and isabel eberstadt. Few writers of light or serious verse can claim the same extensive dissemination of their poems that nashs works enjoy, both with and without citation of the author. Frederic ogden nash august 19, 1902 may 19, 1971 was an american poet well known for his. Belinda lived in a little white house, with a little black kitten and a little gray mouse, and a little yellow dog and a little red wagon, and a realio, trulio, little pet dragon. Mar 21, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. He was interested in buying the pocket book of ogden nash but claimed it was overpriced at 35 cents. Nashs poetry, written from the early 20s to the late 50s is remark on the social niceties.

The pocket book of ogden nash louis untermeyer vtg 1962 cardinal paperback. Frederic ogden nash august 19, 1902 may 19, 1971 was an american poet best known. Frederic ogden nash was born on august 19, 1902 in rye, new york into an american blueblooded family, whose roots stretched back to the american revolutionary era. Good books, my books, amazing books, ogden nash, childrens book week. Ogden nash the experimental, philosophical, and humorous aspects of nashs personality are revealed in an anthology of his poetry.

See all books authored by ogden nash, including the tale of custard the dragon, and selected poetry of ogden nash, and more on. Isbn 0671727893 selected poetry of ogden nash by ogden nash. More books randy m often recommends to others page 5. Subsequently, ogden nash began to contribute regularly to the new yorker and his regular presence in the magazine resulted in the publication of his first book titled, hard lines. The pocket book of ogden nash by ogden nash, may 1980, washington square press edition, mass market paperback in english. Ogden nash ogden nash reads ogden nash releases discogs. Buy pocket book of ogden nash by ogden nash online at alibris. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.

He was born in rye, new york, but as a child moved around a great deal because of his fathers importexport business. You cant get there from here, little, brown boston, ma, 1957. Although nash would adopt the less formal ogden, or sometimes og, he did have a strong sense of ancestry. Im not sure where i picked up this book of ogden nash poetry, but ive been reading from it over the past 30 days and enjoying it immensely. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The tale of custard the dragon poem by ogden nash poem hunter. He also wrote a satire on classic literature called born in a beer garden. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The best poems is a free poetry site of famous poems ever written by poets. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The pocket book of ogden nash an anthology of the best and. Here, in one volume, are the most popular poems of one of the most popular poets of the twentieth.

As i reflect more, i remember books like pocket book of ogden nash by ogden nash, selected poetry of ogden nash etc. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Often unheard of poet, ogden nash, serves as a reminder that poetry itself does not need to be mushy, polite or romantic. His greatgreatgreat grandfather abner nash was the governor of north carolina, while abners brother francis was. Vintage 1940s scrapbook birthday christmas valentines. Here, in one volume, are the most popular poems of on. Very good paperback copy of the ogden nash pocket book with an introduction by louis untermeyer. With more than twenty 20 books to his credit he is a versatile writer for children of all ages.

At the time of his death in 1971, the new york times said his droll verse with its unconventional rhymes made him the countrys bestknown producer of humorous poetry. Click to read more about the pocket book of ogden nash by ogden nash. The ogden nash pocket book paperback january 1, 1946 by ogden nash author. Vintage 1944 paperbackthe ogden nash pocket book nash. Perelman and music by kurt weill and as the writer of verses set to classical music such as saintsaens carnival of. He is a shrewd humorist who comments on everything under the sun. Find the pocket book of ogden nash by nash, ogden at biblio. Perelman and music by kurt weill and as the writer of verses set to classical music such as saintsaens carnival of the animals and prokofievs peter and the wolf.

Ogden nash 19021971 an amazing humourist whose short pithy poems entered the realm as an american literature treasure. Pocket book of ogden nash mass market paperback may 15, 1990 by ogden nash author, louis untermeyer introduction 4. Vintage 1944 school day memories autograph book brownsville tennessee. The best of his work was published in 14 volumes between 1931 and 1972. During his lifetime, ogden nash was the most widely known, appreciated, and imitated american creator of light verse, a reputation that has continued after his death.