Author's Preface
When first it dawned on mankind
Biography for Beginners was signed
(For reasons with which I will not weary you)
With the name of E. Clerihew.
I am not without a claim
To the use of that honourable name,
Which those who happened to be listening
Heard bestowed on me at my christening.
But (for reasons which would only bore you)
The name on the collection before you
Has been changed — I hope not detrimentally
— To E. Clerihew Bentley.
Biography for Beginners was signed
(For reasons with which I will not weary you)
With the name of E. Clerihew.
I am not without a claim
To the use of that honourable name,
Which those who happened to be listening
Heard bestowed on me at my christening.
But (for reasons which would only bore you)
The name on the collection before you
Has been changed — I hope not detrimentally
— To E. Clerihew Bentley.
Translation:
Language:
Reviews
No reviews yet.