Verse with a Vengeance - A Volley of Epigrams for the Gratification of Honestly Educated Men

Sep 29, 2026

Verse with a Vengeance is a literary collection of epigrams authored by Wade Van Dore and published in 1961 by Bruce Humphries. The work reflects on the intellectual tradition of New England, drawing thematic inspiration from Henry David Thoreau and Robert Frost. The collection serves as an artistic endeavor intended for the gratification of readers who value scholarly depth and honest expression. It captures a specific mid-twentieth-century American literary sentiment, bridging the gap between classical philosophical contemplation and contemporary social observation. The text offers a unique, condensed perspective on literature, providing a poetic detour that encourages readers to look beyond superficial media consumption toward profound, soul-saturated reflections on life and society. Its historical roots near Walden Pond further anchor the collection in the transcendentalist heritage of American letters.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages56

Reading Time1 h 26 min

AccessFree to download

Dedication

Epigrams for Honestly Educated Men

FAQs

Who is the author of Verse with a Vengeance?

The book is written by Wade Van Dore.

In what year and location was this work published?

It was copyrighted in 1961 and printed near Walden Pond, Massachusetts.

Who does the author mention as having surpassed all other American writers in the book Walden?

The author refers to Henry David Thoreau, citing a statement made by Robert Frost.

Sep 29, 2026

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