Ever been told you're an awful writer? Ever had it suggested that the day you learned how to type was the day literature as we know it died? Hopefully not. But if you need an ego boost, be sure to check out this odd, if fascinating, book by Nick Page (which, incidentally, would be a perfect nom de plume for such material). It's not on Kindle yet, so you'll have to settle for a paper copy. That may not be a bad thing. In the age of the e-book, we can only hope Mr. Page doesn't feel the need to attempt a sequel. For those looking to find out more info, you can visit Nick Page's own site at: http://www.nickpage.co.uk.
Page elevates the idea of bad writing to an art form as he describes these pre-e-book era authors who clung desperately to the dream of literary greatness. One of these authors is Solyman Brown, who wrote "The Dentologia," giving us some of the world's first epic dental poetry. Sample a few lines:
'Tis thus derangement pain, and swift decay,
Obtain in man their desolating sway,
Corrupt his blood, infect his vital breath,
And urge him headlong to the shades of death.
Never has decay seemed so eloquent! Other authors to receive the dubious honor of inclusion in this book include Julia Moore and a poet by the name of William MacGonagall. You can see samples of their work at the link listed above.
Personal note to Mr. Page: If the urge to write a sequel ever overtakes you, steer clear of my Kindle books! Then again, at least I don't write epic dental poetry, so maybe I'm safe...for now.
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