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While the definition above captures several of the important attributes of light verse, there are others that can be challenged. Light verse does not always aim to be humorous, to make the reader or listener laugh (though many pieces do). As the definition itself says, ‘it often makes a serious point in a subtle or subversive way’.

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Light Verse

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    2025年

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  • Roger Berry

摘要

While the definition above captures several of the important attributes of light verse, there are others that can be challenged. Light verse does not always aim to be humorous, to make the reader or listener laugh (though many pieces do). As the definition itself says, ‘it often makes a serious point in a subtle or subversive way’.