“The public has no knowledge of true art;
The book of worth these days would not be read;
’Tis trash not truth that goes upon the mart.”
And then was published his belovéd work—
Some twenty-six editions it has had—
And he his own conclusion cannot shirk:
With such success as this it must be bad!
TO AN EGOTISTICAL BIOGRAPHER
I’ve read your story of your friend’s fine life,
But really, gentle sir, I fail to see,