Bluebeard (other Verses)

Name: Bluebeard (other Verses)
Author: Harry Graham

The story revolves around a man who marries a woman and then murders her after she discovers his dark secret: he has multiple wives buried in the garden. The narrative explores themes of marriage, deception, and the darker aspects of human nature.

By Harry Graham · First published 1901 · Genre: Dark Comedy, Satire, Narrative Poetry · 2,105 words

First lines

Yes, I am Bluebeard, and my name Is one that children cannot stand; Yet once I used to be so tame I'd eat out of a person's hand; So gentle was I wont to be, A Curate might have played with me.

People accord me little praise, Yet I am not the least alarming; I can recall, in bygone days, A maid once said she thought me charming. She was my friend, -- no more I vow, -- And -- she's in an asylum now.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Harry Graham
Date: 1901 CE
Language: English
Genres: Dark Comedy, Satire, Narrative Poetry, Gothic, Parody
Length: 2,105 words
Structure: 1 section, 34 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Dark Comedy — The poem uses humor and irony to explore macabre themes, such as murder and crime, in a lighthearted manner.
Satire — The work satirizes societal norms and the concept of marriage by exaggerating the protagonist's actions and attitudes.
Narrative Poetry — The poem tells a story through verse, detailing the protagonist's experiences and relationships.
Gothic — The themes of murder, deception, and dark humor align with elements commonly found in Gothic literature.