A Budget Of Humorous Poetry: Comprising Specimens Of The Best And Most Humorous Productions (1859)

""A Budget of Humorous Poetry"" is a collection of witty and amusing poems compiled by James Russell Lowell and published in 1859. The book features a wide range of humorous poems from various poets, including well-known writers such as Robert Burns and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The poems cover a variety of topics, from politics and social issues to everyday life and love. The book is a delightful read for anyone looking for a good laugh, and it offers a glimpse into the humor and wit of some of the greatest poets of the time. With its clever wordplay and playful rhymes, ""A Budget of Humorous Poetry"" is a timeless classic that continues to entertain readers today.Comprising Specimens Of The Best And Most Humorous Productions Of The Popular American And Foreign Poetical Writers Of The Day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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