World's Worst Poetry

by Stephen Robins

We all need a bit of poetry in our lives to inspire and to elevate. But what happens when poetry goes wrong, and how bad can it get? Stephen Robins has scoured the anthologies of the world to amass the most astonishing examples of really awful verse. Each featured poet is introduced with a light-hearted discussion of his or her life, exploring published works, fame, and reputation. The result is a treasure trove of poetic disasters that should hold the attention of even the most jaded reader.

Genres: Humor, Poetry

240 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2002

Reviews

[Miranda · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the funniest things I have ever experienced; and being a veteran lover of hilariously vile cinema and literature, that is saying a lot. Stephen Robins is wonderfully clever and humourous.

[Kelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

So bad it's good - along the lines of the Bulwer Lyton contest.

[Judith Rich · Rating 5 out of 5]

This just makes me laugh out loud every time I read it. Which is quite often. I alternate with "In Search of the World's Worst Writers". There's a fair amount of overlap, but it doesn't matter!