Christopher Morley

Christopher Morley (1890-1957) was an American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet who was one of the most popular and prolific writers of his era. He contributed to the Saturday Review of Literature for decades, helped found the Baker Street Irregulars (the world's most famous Sherlock Holmes society) and wrote novels, poetry and essays that celebrated books, reading, city life and the pleasures of the mind. Chimney Smoke is a collection of his poetry, showcasing the wit, warmth and literary charm that made Morley a beloved figure in American letters. His verse is accessible, humorous and often celebrates the quiet pleasures of domestic life, reading and friendship. Available as both a book and an audiobook, Chimney Smoke offers delightful listening and reading for poetry lovers and book enthusiasts who appreciate verse that is warm, witty and written by someone who genuinely believed that books and words were the greatest pleasures life has to offer.