Love Sonnets of an Office Boy

Name: Love Sonnets of an Office Boy
Author: Samuel E. Kiser

By Samuel E. Kiser

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About This Book

A sequence of comic sonnets gives voice to a young office boy who obsessively watches, idolizes, and daydreams about a female typist. Each poem captures small workplace moments—missed glances, smashed roses, stolen apple cores, fantasies of rescue, and imagined futures—mixing childish desire, jealousy, and bravado with playful physical humor. The poems use plainspoken diction, recurring motifs of keys and typing, and a faux-naive perspective to explore longing, whimsy, and the social awkwardness of unfulfilled affection.

About the Author

Samuel E. Kiser

Samuel E. Kiser was an American author known for his contributions to early 20th-century literature, particularly in the realm of poetry and light-hearted narratives. His notable works include "Love Sonnets of an Office Boy," which captures the whimsical and often humorous perspective of youthful love, and "Thrills of a Bell Boy," a playful exploration of the adventures and misadventures faced by a young bellboy. Kiser's writing reflects the charm and simplicity of his time, appealing to readers with its relatable themes and engaging style.