Armour, Richard Willard

Light Armour Playful Poems On Practically Everything [Signed]

New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1954. Illustrated by Leo Hershfield. Third Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. The price-clipped dust jacket has modest wear. 7.5 inches tall; xiii, 3-188 [2] pages.

This delightful collection showcases the author's wit and whimsy through a diverse array of poetic forms. Armour's poetry spans topics ranging from the mundane to the profound, each poem crafted with a keen sense of humor and a sharp observational eye.

Throughout the book, Armour's mastery of rhyme and meter shines, evident in poems like 'The Bumblebee' and 'The Tale of the Velocipede,' where his clever wordplay and rhythmic cadence evoke both laughter and contemplation. His keen sense of irony and satire adds depth to seemingly simple verses, transforming them into insightful commentary on human nature and society.

Illustrated with whimsical sketches that complement Armour's playful verse, 'Light Armour' invites readers into a world where humor meets poetry in its purest form. Whether exploring the quirks of modern life or revisiting timeless themes with a fresh perspective, Armour's poems resonate with a universal appeal that transcends time and place. [adapted from sources]

Item #20084

Price: $19.95