""Poems and Charades"" is a collection of poems and word puzzles written by Mary Barrett Brown, originally published in 1888. The book includes a variety of poetic styles, from sonnets to limericks, and each poem is accompanied by a charade - a word puzzle in which the answer is formed by combining the syllables of a series of clues. In addition to the poems and charades, the book also includes a key and answers in verse, allowing readers to check their solutions and enjoy the clever wordplay of Brown's puzzles. The poems ...
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""Poems and Charades"" is a collection of poems and word puzzles written by Mary Barrett Brown, originally published in 1888. The book includes a variety of poetic styles, from sonnets to limericks, and each poem is accompanied by a charade - a word puzzle in which the answer is formed by combining the syllables of a series of clues. In addition to the poems and charades, the book also includes a key and answers in verse, allowing readers to check their solutions and enjoy the clever wordplay of Brown's puzzles. The poems touch on a range of subjects, from nature to love to social commentary, and showcase Brown's skill as a wordsmith and puzzle-maker. Overall, ""Poems and Charades"" is a charming and entertaining collection of poetry and puzzles that will delight readers of all ages and interests.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.
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