- Taschenbuch: 316 Seiten
- Verlag: Ivan R Dee Inc (April 2007)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1566637295
- ISBN-13: 978-1566637299
- Vom Hersteller empfohlenes Alter: 14 - 18 Jahre
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 21,6 x 14 x 2,3 cm
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Ivy League dropout Ogden Nash (1902-71) went into publishing when being literary still opened doors. He gravitated to the five-year-old New Yorker. Briefly on staff, he contributed to the magazine until the end of his life; roughly a third of his thousand-plus poems debuted in it. More than his waggish prosody, his trademark was his sensibility as a literate, mannerly man bemused by modern life. His art was a matter of "wry acceptance" of the predicament of living in a world made enormously perilous by human exertions. He earned his family's living in the comfort he had known since childhood--well appointed and attended by servants--with his poetry, which lucratively included a hit musical and engendered radio and TV appearances, recordings, and lecture tours. He had to work diligently, but he was broadly, durably popular. Parker's appreciative biography, whose only fault is sometimes proceeding as if merely embellishing Nash's appointment books, strongly suggests one big reason for that popularity: Nash was a decent, lovable person. Now for a complete poems--Library of America, are you listening? Ray Olson
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Adult/High School–Parker paints a picture of a kind, loving man who made words and wordplay fun and entertaining. Even at the age of 10, Nash possessed a talent and an ability to use language cleverly. In 1930, Nash's poems made their appearance in the New Yorker, and this funny, talented writer became part of a literary landscape that included such luminaries as Dorothy Parker and S. J. Perelman. At first glance, Nash's verses seem simple, and yet they are filled with witty lines and twists on spelling. He liked to write about families, and no one was safe from his gentle satire, not even his beloved wife, Frances. Nash told the truth about the ordinary and, in doing so, endeared himself to a lifetime of readers. Would-be poets and satirists as well as students interested in the artistic milieu of the times will enjoy reading this well-written tribute.–Peggy Bercher, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
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The need for him remains steady.
6. August 2005
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Ogden Nash is an example of how our need to label things can cheat us of clearly seeing something that is actually quite unique and important. It is an understandable problem because it is hard to put a meaningful label on something that stands apart. We say that he is the poet laureate of light verse, or a humorist, or a writer of joke verse. His detractors call him a bad poet because he is "not serious". Balderdash. He was a very serious writer. Though many have tried to copy him by going after some of his rhythms and wonderfully forced rhymes, they never pull it off because they are not as serious or as talented has he.
Nash said that he looked on his work as essays in verse (pg 245) and noted several times how hard he had to work to create his works. Never mind the fact that at one book signing he wrote a couplet along with his signature and of course everyone else wanted one, too. That evening he had to spontaneously create 100 of these witty little things. It was an incredibly draining evening.
What is it about Nash's work that makes it stand apart? Well, it is genuinely funny. Not because it goes in for the cheap giggle or the linguistic pratfall. It is because he has something real to say first and then has the ability to give the meaning energy and lift in fabulous words that are just right and the humor makes the point all the more meaningful and memorable. Even when he does lay the verbal egg it is done with purpose and care in a way that rewards the reader. Nash lets you know that he knows that you know that he knows what the joke is and you are in it together.
This biography has a lot to do with his wife and daughters and that is appropriate since his domestic life informed so much of his work. His publishers, for magazines and books, also make many appearances since he was an author who made his living from his earnings through publishing. The New Yorker has a central place with his various editors over the years. It is all very interesting stuff.
However interesting the life, it is the work we hold close and Douglas Parker makes good selections and includes a lot of appropriate, relevant, and delightful works by Nash in his text. We owe Mr. Parker a debt of gratitude and we can show that by purchasing this valuable book, reading it, and then digging into Ogden Nash once again. Maybe we can get a revival of Nashomania going!
Nash said that he looked on his work as essays in verse (pg 245) and noted several times how hard he had to work to create his works. Never mind the fact that at one book signing he wrote a couplet along with his signature and of course everyone else wanted one, too. That evening he had to spontaneously create 100 of these witty little things. It was an incredibly draining evening.
What is it about Nash's work that makes it stand apart? Well, it is genuinely funny. Not because it goes in for the cheap giggle or the linguistic pratfall. It is because he has something real to say first and then has the ability to give the meaning energy and lift in fabulous words that are just right and the humor makes the point all the more meaningful and memorable. Even when he does lay the verbal egg it is done with purpose and care in a way that rewards the reader. Nash lets you know that he knows that you know that he knows what the joke is and you are in it together.
This biography has a lot to do with his wife and daughters and that is appropriate since his domestic life informed so much of his work. His publishers, for magazines and books, also make many appearances since he was an author who made his living from his earnings through publishing. The New Yorker has a central place with his various editors over the years. It is all very interesting stuff.
However interesting the life, it is the work we hold close and Douglas Parker makes good selections and includes a lot of appropriate, relevant, and delightful works by Nash in his text. We owe Mr. Parker a debt of gratitude and we can show that by purchasing this valuable book, reading it, and then digging into Ogden Nash once again. Maybe we can get a revival of Nashomania going!
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This Book is a Real Treat
23. August 2005
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Many of us probably recognize Ogden Nash as the creator of humorous poetry, but he was a man of far greater accomplishments than might be generally known.In this biography, Doug Parker gives a very complete and fascinating overview of Nash and the diversity of his works, which included movie scripts and--much to my surprise--song lyrics. Parker relates his story in manageable sequences, interspersing just enough famous lines from Nash to lure the reader into wanting to read more of the man's work. One would think that Parker knew Nash personally because of the skillful manner in which he discreetly discusses the poet's health problems, his devotion to his family, his dislike of confrontation, and the entire span of his creative life.
It took an impressive amount of research to create this interesting account of Nash's life, and Parker made much use of Nash's personal letters. He does not overwhelm the reader with excessive detail, rather, he leaves the reader feeling like one who has enjoyed a great meal but has not overeaten, and who knows he can come back for seconds by reading more of Nash's work. This is an enjoyable and informative book that gives the reader a real appreciation for the talents of Ogden Nash.
It took an impressive amount of research to create this interesting account of Nash's life, and Parker made much use of Nash's personal letters. He does not overwhelm the reader with excessive detail, rather, he leaves the reader feeling like one who has enjoyed a great meal but has not overeaten, and who knows he can come back for seconds by reading more of Nash's work. This is an enjoyable and informative book that gives the reader a real appreciation for the talents of Ogden Nash.
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I'm biased - but who isn't - this is a wonderful biography!
22. Juli 2005
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Full disclaimer: this is the biographer's daughter writing in...!
This biography of Nash is complex, well-researched and scholarly, but most importantly, like Nash's poetry, it is a joy to read. I grew up hearing bits of Nash's poetry (and many other witticisms) recited throughout my childhood. At some point I probably (and unfortunately) dismissed Nash as being old-fashioned. Having now grown up, however, I see the true timelessness of his work - in fact one of his sayings was on a greeting card that I purchased this week. To embark on a journey through Nash's diverse experiences is pure delight; his life encompasses many eras, and because his unique voice was expressed in such a wide variety of genres he crossed paths with many variously talented, often famous and certainly interesting people. While these personal connections and Nash's struggles and triumphs make good biographical material, it should be noted that this material is handled with just the right touch; the biographer allows Nash's writing to stand on its own, and Nash's place in American literary history - as America's Laureate of Light Verse - becomes clear. The thing about good biographies - of writers - is that they make you want to revisit the writer's original work, and this biography accomplishes that many times over. So, even though there are plenty of poems included, you might want to keep one of Nash's original volumes handy - just for fun! Enjoy.
This biography of Nash is complex, well-researched and scholarly, but most importantly, like Nash's poetry, it is a joy to read. I grew up hearing bits of Nash's poetry (and many other witticisms) recited throughout my childhood. At some point I probably (and unfortunately) dismissed Nash as being old-fashioned. Having now grown up, however, I see the true timelessness of his work - in fact one of his sayings was on a greeting card that I purchased this week. To embark on a journey through Nash's diverse experiences is pure delight; his life encompasses many eras, and because his unique voice was expressed in such a wide variety of genres he crossed paths with many variously talented, often famous and certainly interesting people. While these personal connections and Nash's struggles and triumphs make good biographical material, it should be noted that this material is handled with just the right touch; the biographer allows Nash's writing to stand on its own, and Nash's place in American literary history - as America's Laureate of Light Verse - becomes clear. The thing about good biographies - of writers - is that they make you want to revisit the writer's original work, and this biography accomplishes that many times over. So, even though there are plenty of poems included, you might want to keep one of Nash's original volumes handy - just for fun! Enjoy.
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