Ogden Nash was an American poet and humorist who wrote light verse with whimsical and often nonsensical words. He is best known for his humorous poetry, which often featured wordplay and puns. His most famous works include 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon' and 'The Cow That Jumped Over the Moon'. He was also a prolific writer of limericks and other short poems. His work has been widely anthologized and has been translated into many languages.