Julian G. Martin

Broschiertes Buch

Five Lines & a Laugh

Learning to Write . . . and . . . Cite a Good, Clean Limerick

Beschreibung

A review of the five-line limerick throughout its 150-plus years of history reveals a limited purpose that cries for expansion.Much of the earlier literature was devoted to nonsensical rhymes that appealed to young children in a nursery setting. Asthe modern limerick pattern of five lines evolved during the twentieth century, those favoring its use as a ribald form ofentertainment for adults won out over those favoring alternate uses. "Clean" limericks, for example, were summarily dismissed. Only a "dirty" limerick could be a good limerick.Julian G. Martin's assessment of the limerick as an instrument of expression allows for a much broader purpose. Whilenonsensical and earthy limericks deserve a place at the table, the limerick is too good an instrument to be restricted to those categories. He says let it be used to brighten one's day in ever so many ways.This book explores several possibilities. Limericks can be used for voice mail greetings, family celebrations of all kinds,class reunions, advocacy of a cause, and family histories, to name a few. Why not make the limerick a lighthearted,useful art form, giving it a touch of class that transcends barroom humor? Such a question may stir yet another round of conflict among limerick lovers as opposing sides once again gird for battle over the proper use of limericks.

Autor

Julian G. Martin and his family lived in Austin, Texas, for almost a half-century. He experienced multiple careers in counterintelligence, governmental research, and the energy industry and wrote numerous articles and research documents for publication. In the early 1990s, he was a key resource person and editor for the book entitled Texas Oil, American Dreams. Julian holds a BA degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and an MPA degree from Wayne State University.In retirement, Julian chose to spend much of his time reading and writing, tutoring students, conducting student and VIP tours at the LBJ Library in Austin, performing church work, conducting mediation and role modeling, working with seniors through board programs with the New Life Institute and the Austin Community College, relating to family, and traveling. He was a member of the board of trustees for the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, an appointed delegate to Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, and a member of the Foundation for Religious Studies in Texas. In 1996 he was selected Man of the Year by the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association. Julian G. Martin passed away in 2018.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Eakin Press
• Seitenzahl: 98
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 156g
• ISBN-13: 9781571684950
• ISBN-10: 1571684956
• Artikelnr.: 75570849