Publisher's Synopsis
""Sonnet to a Red Haired Lady, By a Gentleman with a Blue Beard"" is a collection of sonnets written by an anonymous author to a red-haired lady. The author is described as a gentleman with a blue beard, which adds an intriguing and mysterious element to the collection. The sonnets explore themes of love, passion, and desire, and are written in a lyrical and poetic style.In addition to the sonnets, the book also includes ""Famous Love Affairs"" by Marquis, Don. This section of the book delves into the romantic lives of famous historical figures, including Cleopatra, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Catherine the Great. The stories are told in a captivating and engaging manner, offering readers a glimpse into the private lives of these iconic figures.Overall, ""Sonnet to a Red Haired Lady, By a Gentleman with a Blue Beard"" is a beautifully written collection of poetry that explores the complexities of love and desire. The addition of ""Famous Love Affairs"" by Marquis, Don, adds an extra layer of intrigue and historical context to the book, making it a must-read for lovers of poetry and history alike.1922. Marquis, American newspaperman and humorist, who was an uninhibited enemy of prohibition. His most memorable writings are his stories and verses featuring Archy the transmigrated cockroach and Mehitabel the cat. Some of Marquis�������s funniest verses are included in this volume, which contains clever sonnets, the poems in the Famous Love Affairs and more than a dozen other smirky stories that take their cue from improbable sources such as the Bible and the writings of Homer and Shakespeare. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
