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Originally Posted by John Whitworth
Pompous and prolix? Can that be us? Yes it can I am sure. I think examples can be found at leastv two hundred years ago. Are you as old as THAT, Bill?
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You are invited to rewrite in pompous and prolix style any well-known simple poem (please specify; 16 lines max.). Email entries to lucy@spectator.co.uk by midday on 5 June. |
This has a distinctly Gavin Ewart-y feel to it. Looks like it could be fun.