E. V. Rieu. The Flattered Flying Fish (1962)

     E. V. Rieu. The Flattered Flying Fish (1962) Rieu is better known as a classical scholar and for his translations of the New Testament. These verses show him to have an ironic sensibility and a mildly satiric eye. Again, no memorable images or lines, but a pleasant and often funny read all the same. The illustrations by E H Shephard are more interesting than the verse. ** (2004)