More Misrepresentative Men by Harry Graham
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About this eBook
| Author | Graham, Harry, 1874-1936 |
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| Illustrator | Strauss, Malcolm A., 1883-1936 |
| LoC No. | 05033200 |
| Title | More Misrepresentative Men |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Author's Foreword -- Publisher's Preface -- Robert Burns -- William Waldorf Astor -- Henry VIII -- Alton B. Parker -- Euclid -- J. M. Barrie -- Omar Khayyam -- Andrew Carnegie -- King Cophetua -- Joseph F. Smith -- Sherlock Holmes -- Aftword. |
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| Summary | "More Misrepresentative Men" by Harry Graham is a collection of satirical verse published in the early 20th century. This book continues the themes of humor and social commentary found in Graham's earlier works, featuring whimsical takes on various historical and contemporary figures. The collection is characterized by its witty, light-hearted tone and clever rhymes that poke fun at the foibles and idiosyncrasies of its subjects. The book presents a series of poems, each dedicated to a different character or figure, ranging from famous historical figures like Robert Burns and Henry VIII to modern personalities such as Andrew Carnegie and Sherlock Holmes. Each poem captures the essence of its subject while playfully critiquing their lives or legacies. Graham combines humor with insightful observations, drawing connections between the trivialities of human nature and the grand themes of societal norms. Overall, "More Misrepresentative Men" offers readers a delightful and engaging critique of both historical and contemporary personas through the lens of clever poetic satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Nonsense verses |
| Subject | Humorous poetry |
| Subject | Biographical poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36782 |
| Release Date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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