Envoi (Songs in Season)
The collection of poems explores the changing seasons and their effects on nature and human emotions. It delves into themes of love, loss, and nostalgia, often using imagery and symbolism to convey complex feelings. The tone is melancholic yet introspective, inviting readers to reflect on the fleeting nature of life and beauty.
By Harry Graham · First published 1907 · Genre: Humor, Satire, Poetry · 327 words
First lines
[All work, says a well-known humorist, is an unutterable bore. All that concerns the writer are the cheques his work brings him in.]
Simple is the man who fancies, In his fond and foolish heart, That the author weaves romances For the love of Art; That the poet's torch, ignited By some sacred inner fire, Is a spark of genius lighted To illume his lyre; That 'tis Honour or Ambition Prompts the bard to composition!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Harry Graham
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Satire, Poetry, Social Commentary
- Length: 327 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — The text employs wit and irony to convey its themes, focusing on the humorous aspects of the author's motivations.
- Satire — The work critiques the romanticized notion of artistic inspiration, using satire to highlight the financial motivations behind writing.
- Poetry — The structure and style of the text are poetic, utilizing rhyme and meter to enhance its message.
- Social Commentary — The text comments on societal perceptions of art and the economic realities faced by writers.
Tags
Poetry Collection · Humorous Verse · Satire · Social Commentary · British Literature · 20th Century Poetry · Verse Novel · Light Verse · Wit and Humor · Observational Comedy · Societal Satire · Cultural Commentary
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