Review of
The Pan Book of
Limericks, edited by Louis Untermeyer
Five out of five stars
The origin of
the limerick form of verse is unclear, but there is no doubt regarding the joy
that they can bring. Although there is a set structure in both the number of
lines and the rhyming sequence, many authors feel free to alter this to suit
their purpose. Most people associate limericks with sexual content, but in fact
they are most often an expression of word play.
This book
starts with a brief history of what is known about the origins of the limerick
form, like most literary forms, there is no specific point where the limerick
first appeared. After this, the content is a set of limericks with many
associated illustrations. Few are what even the prude will consider “dirty,” and
the terms used are very tame.
A collection of
short segments of verse that the limerick lover will enjoy, it is a fun book to
read. Ideal for reading in short spurts of time when you want your mind to
remain active.
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