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Poems NOT On The Underground: A Parody

Poems NOT On The Underground: A Parody

by StraphangerakaRogerTagholm (Author)

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    Paperback 1996

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Synopsis

This anthology of poetic parodies celebrate not only the poems of English and American literature but also the experience of travelling by London Underground and London Transport's fleets of buses. The parodies have featured in the London magazine "Midweek" during 1995. Poets whose works have been subject to parody include Philip Larkin. Poems include "Tube, or not Tube: that is the question" and "The Song of Hiawalthamstow".

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 96
 Edition: 5th ed.
 Publisher: W&N
Published: 11 Apr 1996
ISBN 10: 0900075996
ISBN 13: 9780900075995
Book Overview: A splendid anthology of poetic parodies that celebrate not only the great poems of English and American literature but also the unique experience of travelling by London Underground and London's proud fleets of buses. Every Londoner and visitor to the capital will empathise deeply with these humorous verses. Poems include: 'Tube, or not Tube: that is the question'; 'In the beginning God created the Heaven and the earth and parts of the Northern...' #Had we but world enough, and time, this lateness, Driver, were no crime'; 'The song of Hiawalthamstow' and many more... '...a little gem...delightful poetic parodies.' The Bookseller

Author Bio
Roger Tagholm ('Straphanger') was born in 1957 in Croydon and then moved to LA. Unfortunately, LA stands for Lower Addiscombe which is also in Croydon. A journalist for nearly 10 years, he has written a wide range of publications including the Guardian, Punch and Time Out. He lives with his wife and children in Wimbledon.