Envoi (other Verses) by Harry Graham

Name: Envoi (other Verses)
Author: Harry Graham

This collection of poems explores themes of love, relationships, and the human condition through witty and satirical verse. The poems often use humor to critique societal norms and conventions, while also expressing a deep understanding of the complexities of human emotions.

By Harry Graham · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Satire · 176 words

First lines

Speed, flippant rhymes, throughout the land; Disperse yourselves with patient zeal! Go, perch upon the critic's hand, Just after he has had a meal. But should he still unfriendly be, Unperch and hasten back to me.

O gentle maid, O happy boy, This copy of my book is done; But don't forget that I enjoy A royalty on ev'ry one; Just think how wealthy I should be, If you would purchase two or three!

_MORAL_

No moral that I ever took Seemed quite so evident before. If purchasing an author's book Will keep the wolf from his back-door, It is our very obvious mission To buy up the entire edition.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Harry Graham
Date: 1909 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Humor, Satire
Length: 176 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is composed in verse form with rhyming lines, characteristic of poetry.
Humor — The tone is light-hearted and playful, with a humorous take on literary criticism and book sales.
Satire — The work uses wit to critique the relationship between authors, critics, and the commercial aspects of publishing.