Introduction to Ogden Nash
Ogden Nash (1902- 197 1) is a relaxed, whimsical and sometimes meaningless poet. He started his writing career at doubleday page publishers, where he wrote his first children's book with joseph algers. His first satire, Spring Comes to Mount Murray, was published in 1930.
In an environment where people don't care much about poetry, Nash managed to become one of the most popular and quoted poets of his time. His words, puns and meaningless rhymes appeal to people of all ages. He was praised by critics and the public for his creative titles, improbable rhymes and ridiculous word games.
Nash has a very irregular style. Sometimes his poems contain only a few words; At other times, they sang several lines and then ended up with a clever or sometimes meaningless rhyme. In many cases, he invented a word to adapt to rhyme. Not only his poems and rhymes are irregular, but also the length of his poems varies greatly. Some poems last for several pages at a time, while others suddenly start and end with two lines.
Although the Atlantic Monthly praised Nash as "God's gift to America" for his profound comments on America in the 20th century, his works have international appeal. His poems are humorous, not only because they make people laugh, but also because they contain some truths of human experience. He thinks that his works are not only for children, but in the gray area between children and adults.
Introduction to Ogden Nash
Ogden Nash (1902- 197 1) is a relaxed, funny and sometimes absurd master of poetry. While working in Shuangri Publishing House, he co-authored his first children's book, The Cricket of Galado, with Joseph Algers in 1925, thus starting his writing career.
1930, his first satirical poem "Spring Comes to Murray Hill" was published.
In an environment where poetry was neglected, Nash tried to make himself one of the most popular and frequently quoted poets of that era. His writing arrangement, puns and absurd rhymes have attracted readers of all ages.
He himself, like the title, unusual rhyme and absurd wording of his poems, was highly praised by critics and the public.
Nash's poetic style is very unique. His poems either have a few lines or only a few numbers; Either it ends with clever rhymes or it ends with absurd rhymes. Many times, he even created a word that meets the rhyming requirements. His poems not only have unique lines and rhymes, but also vary greatly in length. Some poems are several pages long, while others have only two incoherent lines.
Nash had a profound insight into America in the 20th century and made incisive comments. He is called "God's gift to America" by 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 believes that his words are not only written for children, but should be placed in the gray area between children and adults.