An Epithalamium. Longworth -- Roosevelt, Februar

Name: An Epithalamium. Longworth -- Roosevelt, February 17th, 1906
Author: Harry Graham

The poem celebrates the union of a bride and groom, symbolizing their marriage as a significant event for the West. It highlights the joy and approval of the populace and the President, emphasizing national pride with imagery of waving banners. The couple, having endured public scrutiny, finally enjoys privacy and the freedom from media attention. They receive numerous congratulatory messages and gifts from global leaders, showcasing their elevated status. The bride, once a subject of public fascination, can now return to a normal life, free from the pressures of fame. The poem conveys a sense of relief and happiness for the couple, who are now united in love. It concludes with a heartfelt wish for their future happiness, invoking the support of distant relatives and the broader Anglo-Saxon community. The tone is celebratory, blending humor with sincerity, reflecting on the societal implications of their marriage while maintaining a personal focus on the couple's newfound freedom and joy.

By Harry Graham · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Occasional Verse · 614 words

First lines

Hail, bride and bridegroom of the West! Your troth irrevocably plighted! Your act of Union doubly blest, Your single States United, With full approval and assent Of populace and President!

Let Spangled Banners wave on high, To greet the maiden as she passes! See how the proud Proconsul's eye Grows dim behind his glasses! How fond the heart that beats beneath Those pleated Presidential teeth!

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Work type: Poem
Author: Harry Graham
Date: 1906 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Satire, Occasional Verse, Romantic, Political Commentary
Length: 614 words
Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
Satire — The text employs humor and irony, particularly in its depiction of public figures and societal norms.
Occasional Verse — The poem is written to commemorate a specific event, a wedding, which is typical of occasional verse.
Romantic — The theme of marriage and union is central, aligning with romantic elements.