The Cheese of Euripides

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My limericks, with commentary, are collected in Original Clean Limericks available from Amazon.

Tingling of tongue sent Euripides Questing a tastier kind of cheese. "I found cheddar magical," Said this poet tragical, "Sailing the southern antipodes.”

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Lin Lane

Date: 5/21/2025 4:24:00 PM

I always find your Limericks above the level of most, Jerrold.

Jerrold Prothero
Date: 5/26/2025 12:39:00 PM

While I am thinking about it, if you are interested I just posted an article "On the Composition of Limericks" (currently pending review) which uses "The Cheese of Euripides" as a case study.

Jerrold Prothero
Date: 5/22/2025 6:18:00 AM

Thank you!