Aftword by Harry Graham (1907)
The narrative revolves around a man who returns to his hometown after being away for many years. He reconnects with an old flame and becomes embroiled in her complicated life. The story explores themes of love, regret, and the complexities of human relationships.
By Harry Graham · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Humor · 320 words
First lines
The feast is ended! (As we've seen.) / 'Tis time the vacant board to quit. / By "vacant bored" I do not mean / My host of readers, not a bit! / For they, the mentally elite, / Are stimulated and replete.
The fare that I provide is light, / But don't, I pray, look down upon it! / Such verse is just as hard to write / As any sentimental sonnet. / It looks a simple task, maybe, -- / Well -- try your hand at it, and see!
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Aftword is listed on Textopian as a poem by Harry Graham, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Harry Graham
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Humor, Literary Criticism
- Length: 320 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Satire — The tone is humorous and ironic, critiquing literary conventions and the author's own work.
- Humor — The playful language and self-deprecating humor aim to entertain and amuse the reader.
- Literary Criticism — The text reflects on the nature of writing and the reception of literary works, engaging with themes of literary value and critique.
Tags
Dark Humor · Satire · Poetry Collection · Absurdism · Social Commentary · Critique of Society · Morbid Wit · Black Comedy · Literary Satire · Anti-Hero · Subversive · Irreverent
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