
"Genius Still Unrecognised" - The Worst Poet in the World
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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The Aspiring Poet's Journey
This chapter humorously chronicles the misadventures of an aspiring poet as he braves the elements to seek recognition from the Queen at Balmoral Castle, only to be met with skepticism by a constable. It contrasts the poet's delusions of grandeur against the reality of literary acclaim, particularly highlighting the rivalry between Tennyson and McGonagall.
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