Fly Leaves

In «Fly Leaves,» Charles Stuart Calverley presents a collection of whimsical poetry and prose that deftly intertwines humor, satire, and keen observations of Victorian society. With a playful yet erudite literary style, Calverley adopts a light-hearted approach, utilizing clever wordplay and poignant irony to navigate the complexities of human experience. The brief yet impactful verses resonate with the poetic tradition of the time, echoing the influence of contemporaries like Lewis Carroll and Alfred Lord Tennyson while carving out a unique niche of absurdity and wit, revealing the multifaceted nature of life through a... Edasi