Featuring 52 villanelles, this collection explores diverse themes such as baseball, love, and war through a challenging poetic form. Each villanelle consists of 19 lines in iambic pentameter, adhering to a strict rhyme scheme, with the first and third lines repeated throughout. This unique structure demands both creativity and precision, making the poems not only technically impressive but also emotionally resonant. The collection pays homage to the rich tradition of villanelles, reminiscent of Dylan Thomas's celebrated work.
David Crump Pořadí knih (chronologicky)
If in doubt fall on your arse. That was the mantra of Fred, acrobat, comedian, writer, music hall impresario, film producer, and the undisputed king of slapstick. From his famous nursery of nonsense, the 'Fun Factory', he conquered the world, built an empire, made millions, and lost it all. In the process, he discovered and trained the early twentieth century's greatest talents, including Will Hay, Robb Wilton, Sandy Powell, Syd Walker, Frank Randle, Max Miller, Billy Bennett, the Crazy Gang, and most significantly, Stan Laurel and Charlie Chaplin. He pioneered physical sketch comedy and developed the raw material that Hollywood later fashioned into the finest comics of silent film. The phrase 'It's like Fred Karno's Army' entered the lexicon to describe any chaotic situation, but his extraordinary legacy is largely forgotten, lost in the mists of time and sullied by a tarnished personal reputation. This book tells the remarkable story of the man behind the myth and reveals Karno's huge contribution to comedy and popular culture - an impact that still resonates today.