Baby (Ruthless Rhymes) by Harry Graham

Name: Baby (Ruthless Rhymes)
Author: Harry Graham

The poem collection presents a series of dark and satirical nursery rhymes that subvert traditional children's literature by depicting cruel and violent scenarios. The poems often feature infants being abandoned, neglected, or harmed in various ways, challenging the notion of innocence associated with childhood.

By Harry Graham · First published 1898 · Genre: Dark Humor, Satire, Poetry · 59 words

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Baby roused its father's ire, / By a cold and formal lisp; / So he placed it on the fire, / And reduced it to a crisp. / Mother said, 'Oh, stop a bit! / This is _overdoing_ it! '

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Work type: Poem
Author: Harry Graham
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Dark Humor, Satire, Poetry, Children's Literature, Macabre
Length: 59 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs

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Dark Humor — The poem uses morbid and shocking elements to create humor, characteristic of dark humor.
Satire — The exaggerated and absurd scenario critiques societal norms or behaviors, aligning with satirical writing.
Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, fitting the poetry genre.
Children's Literature — Despite its dark content, the style mimics traditional children's rhymes, often found in children's literature.