You are Old, Father William
'You are Old, Father William' Summary
This book is a collection of humorous poems, famously known as “You Are Old, Father William”. The poems take the form of a conversation between a young person and the titular Father William, who is known for his peculiar and often absurd antics. The poems explore themes of aging, absurdity, and the nature of logic, all delivered with wit and playful wordplay.Book Details
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Lewis Carroll
England
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson ( 27 January 1832 – 14 January 1898), better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English writer of children's fiction, notably Alice's Adventures in Wonderland a...
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