Ogden Nash (1902-1971) was a master of light, funny, and sometimes absurd poetry. While working at Doubleday Publishing House, he began his writing career by co-writing his first children's book, The Cricket of Garador, in 1925 with Joseph Algers. In 1930, his first satirical poem, Spring Comes to Murray Hill, was published.
In an environment where poetry was ignored, Nash worked hard to make himself one of the most popular and most quoted poets of his era. His arrangement of words, use of puns, and absurd rhymes appeal to readers of all ages. He himself, like his poems' inventive* titles, unusual rhymes, and absurd diction, was admired by critics and the public alike.
Nash’s poetic style is very unique. His poems may have several lines, or only a few numbers; they may end with clever rhymes, or they may end with absurd rhymes. Many times, he even invented a word to satisfy the rhyming requirements. His poems are not only unique in lines and rhymes, but also vary greatly in length. Some poems are several pages long, while others are only two disconnected lines.
Nash has profound insights into the United States in the 20th century and has incisive comments. He was called "God's gift to the United States" by "The Atlantic Monthly", but in fact his works have great influence all over the world. . His poems are humorous not only because they can make people laugh, but also because they can make people realize the true meaning of life experience. He believed that his text was not just for children, but should be placed in a gray area between the world of children and adults.