"Fifty "Bab" Ballads: It sounds modest and makes no sense" - a collection of humorous poems by the famous English poet and composer William Gilbert, in which he ironically ridicules various social phenomena and stereotypes. These "bab" ballads, which can be translated as "children's", are characterized by deep humor, ease of presentation and sharp satire. The author is layered with inspiration in images and events from life, and brings sharp humorous notes to his poetry. Each ballad is filled with vivid images and unexpected twists, which makes this book exciting for those who love quality humor and absurd shades of life.