ON THE WEDDING OF G. C. (June 2, 1886.)
The poem describes a wedding ceremony where the bride and groom exchange vows, but the tone is ironic and humorous, suggesting that the marriage may not be ideal. The speaker lists various reasons why the couple may not be compatible, including their ages, personalities, and social status. Despite these reservations, the ceremony proceeds, and the couple is pronounced husband and wife.
By Eugene Field · First published 1886 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Celebratory · 244 words
First lines
Oh, hand me down my spike tail coat / And reef my waistband in, / And tie this necktie round my throat / And fix my bosom pin; / I feel so weak and flustered like, / I don't know what I say -- / For I am to be wedded to-day, Dan'l, / I'm to be wedded to-day!
Put double sentries at the doors / And pull the curtains down, / And tell the democratic bores / That I am out of town; / It's funny folks haint decency / Enough to stay away, / When I'm to be wedded to-day, Dan'l, / I'm to be wedded to-day!
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ON THE WEDDING OF G. C. (June 2, 1886.) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1886 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1886 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Celebratory, Romantic, Satire
- Length: 244 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Humor — The tone and content reflect a humorous take on the wedding experience, showcasing comedic elements.
- Celebratory — The poem celebrates the occasion of a wedding, focusing on the emotions and events surrounding it.
- Romantic — Themes of love and marriage are central to the work, aligning it with romantic literature.
Tags
Poetry · Wedding · Celebratory · Joyful · Love · Relationships · Marriage · Family · Friendship · Social Occasion · Victorian Era · Romantic