Egregious Eastbourne (Rhymes for the Times)

Name: Egregious Eastbourne (Rhymes for the Times)
Author: Harry Graham

The poem satirizes the social conventions of the time, specifically targeting the upper class and their pretentious behavior. It portrays Eastbourne as a symbol of snobbery and hypocrisy, where people pretend to be something they're not. The poem uses irony and sarcasm to highlight the absurdity of these social norms.

By Harry Graham · First published 1907 · Genre: Satire, Humor, Poetry · 306 words

First lines

[A recent by-law of the Eastbourne Town Council renders the owner of any dog who barks upon the beach liable to a fine of forty shillings.]

Never more shall I and Ponto Traverse the Marine Parade, Pass the Pier and wander onto Eastbourne's Esplanade; Never more, with lungs like leather, And a heart as light as feather, Shall we stray and play together Where we strayed and played! On the cruel Council's shingle Man and beast no more may mingle!

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Work type: Poem
Author: Harry Graham
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Satire, Humor, Poetry, Social Commentary, Animal Fiction
Length: 306 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Satire — The poem humorously critiques a local by-law, using irony and exaggeration to highlight its absurdity.
Humor — The playful tone and amusing depiction of the dog's predicament provide comedic elements.
Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
Social Commentary — The poem comments on societal regulations and their impact on everyday life.