Book description
Palindromes, limericks, puns, satires, anecdotes, and other kinds of word play are included in this humorous sequel to Espy's first almanac
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1 author picked Another Almanac of Words at Play as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Almanac, did you say? Why yes, another delight for completionists like me!
There’s plenty of poetry scattered through these 365 entries, but I’m also intrigued by the satire and history pieces, many of which turn a sharp eye on politics, the environment, equal rights, sex, and more, mostly from a historic point of view.
I received this book as a Christmas gift in 1980, the year it was published. I still have that copy. Many of the “modern” poetry and prose entries are a bit cringey by today’s standards, but the past is what it is. Reading those often leaves…
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