The Re-echo Club

By Carolyn Wells

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Join a whimsical literary club as they hilariously twist and reimagine classic poems, offering a fresh and funny take on familiar verses.

Genres

Humour Literature Poetry

Released

2008-03-15

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Summary

"The Re-Echo Club" by Carolyn Wells is a lighthearted exploration of early 20th-century poetry through the lens of a fictional literary society. The book is a gathering of playful poems and parodies, where club members rewrite the works of famous poets in fresh, amusing ways. Within its pages, readers will find interpretations of famous verses and styles of celebrated poets. From humorous poems that pay homage to classics like "The Purple Cow" to well-loved children's poems such as "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater," The Re-Echo Club offers a range of reworked masterpieces. Through playful discussions and competitions, the quirky characters in the club showcase their clever poetic interpretations, which draw on the styles of poets like Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Browning, and Alfred Lord Tennyson. Filled with wit and clever wordplay, the book invites readers to enjoy the delightful artistry of poetry.