McGonagall in Print
McGonagall's works remain in print long after many of his more skillful contemporaries have been consigned to history. This page lists works both by and about the great poet and tragedian. Where available, links allow you to buy a copy from the US, UK or German branches of Amazon booksellers.
Works by McGonagall
Collected Poems
A brand new edition of McGonagall's collected works, edited by the owner of this website! As well as Poetic Gems, More Poetic Gems and Last Poetic Gems, this volume includes several previously unpublished poems and the first appearance in print of Jack o' the Cudgel, McGonagall's only play.
Poetic Gems
An edition of McGonagall's magnum opus, with a foreword by Scottish comedian Billy Connolly.
William McGonagall: a Selection
A small selection of poems, prefaced with extensive notes by editor Colin S.K. Walker.
World's Worst Poet: Selections from Poetic Gems
Works about McGonagall
No Poets' Corner in the Abbey
Subtitled "the dramatic story of William McGonagall", this biography by David Phillips tells the story of McGonagall's life, with occasional sidelights on working class life in late nineteenth century Dundee. The title refers to London's Westminster Abbey, where many great figures of English literature have their memorials.
William McGonagall: The Truth at Last
Humorous "biography" by British comic legend, the late Spike Milligan (in collaboration with Jack Hobbs).