William McGonagall – Poetic Gems – First Folio Edition 1985
£30.00
A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Poetic Gems by William McGonagall, published by The Folio Society, London in 1985, with an introduction by Spike Milligan, dramatic collages by Michael Foreman. A very fine book free from internal inscriptions, pictorial cloth bound boards, gilt titling to the spine, the text blocks bright and crisp with grey top stain. In a red faux-leather paper bound slip case.
The poetry of William McGonagall is famously regarded as some of the worst in the English language—yet it remains oddly endearing. Known for his awkward rhythms, forced rhymes, and earnest tone, McGonagall often wrote about disasters, battles and moral lessons. Despite widespread ridicule, he pursued his craft with unwavering dedication. His most infamous work, The Tay Bridge Disaster, exemplifies his unintentionally humorous style. Today, he is celebrated as a cult figure and a unique literary curiosity.
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A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Poetic Gems by William McGonagall, published by The Folio Society, London in 1985, with an introduction by Spike Milligan, dramatic collages by Michael Foreman. A very fine book free from internal inscriptions, pictorial cloth bound boards, gilt titling to the spine, the text blocks bright and crisp with grey top stain. In a red faux-leather paper bound slip case.
The poetry of William McGonagall is famously regarded as some of the worst in the English language—yet it remains oddly endearing. Known for his awkward rhythms, forced rhymes, and earnest tone, McGonagall often wrote about disasters, battles and moral lessons. Despite widespread ridicule, he pursued his craft with unwavering dedication. His most infamous work, The Tay Bridge Disaster, exemplifies his unintentionally humorous style. Today, he is celebrated as a cult figure and a unique literary curiosity.
