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The Rubáiyát of Bridge
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023005210
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 22
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Rubaiyat of Bridge by Carolyn Wells offers a delightful collection of humorous verse dedicated to the beloved card game of bridge. This witty and engaging book uses the form of the rubaiyat, a Persian poetic form popularized by Omar Khayyam, to explore the joys and frustrations of bridge whist. Wells, a prolific author known for her light verse and detective novels, brings her characteristic charm to this exploration of the game.
Through clever rhymes and insightful observations, she captures the spirit of friendly competition and the occasional mishaps that occur at the bridge table. Whether you're a seasoned bridge player or simply appreciate clever wordplay, The Rubaiyat of Bridge provides a lighthearted and entertaining look at this classic pastime. This meticulously prepared print republication preserves the timeless humor and poetic skill of Carolyn Wells, making it a perfect addition to any collection of poetry, humor, or books about games.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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