Ogden Nash was an American poet and humorist who is best known for his light verse. He wrote over 500 pieces of comic poetry during his lifetime, often featuring puns and wordplay. His work was published in magazines such as The New Yorker and Life, and he also wrote several books of poetry. Nash was a master of the limerick form, and his work often featured humorous observations about everyday life. He was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1976.