The Origins of English Nonsense Author:Noel Malcolm "A work of erudition and great originality on a hitherto totally neglected, but curious and interesting subject: the 'nonsense poetry' of the early 17th century. It is only through Mr. Malcolm's brilliant scholarship that we can appreciate this missing chapter of literary history." Sunday Telegraph "An elegant, enjoyable book which is a real con... more »tribution to literary history." Financial Times« less