A Little Book of Bores

By Oliver Herford

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Enter a world of whimsical irritation, where quirky characters and ridiculous rhymes expose the humorous side of everyday annoyances.

Genres

Humour Literature Poetry

Released

2018-03-07

Formats

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Summary

"A Little Book of Bores" by Oliver Herford is a funny collection of poems and pictures from the early 1900s that playfully examines different kinds of annoying people and their odd behaviors. It uses funny rhymes and silly drawings to bring these characters to life. With a happy and mocking tone, that playfully pokes fun at many social interactions, the book presents different types of bores in alphabetical order. From those who desperately seek celebrity autographs, to those who are way too enthusiastic about their personal interests, this book makes a light-hearted social commentary, making it fun for anyone who recognizes these personalities from real life.