Envoi by Harry Graham (1909)
The novel revolves around a young man who returns to his hometown after serving in the military during World War I. He struggles with the trauma of war and finds it difficult to adjust to civilian life. The story explores themes of disillusionment, identity crisis, and the psychological effects of war on individuals.
By Harry Graham · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Political Commentary · 148 words
First lines
PROTECTIONIST! (if you exist) Whose sympathies I can't enlist, Be sparing of your curses! Ah, don't abuse my Fiscal VIEWS, But, out of pity for the Muse, Look only at my VERSES!
FREE TRADER, too, I beg of you, Whatever else you think or do, My lack of skill excuse. Ah! No doubt my VERSE could not be worse, And weak the rhymes that I rehearse; But, then, how sound my VIEWS are!
(Thus may I strengthen -- or convert, And no one's feelings need be hurt! )
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Envoi is listed on Textopian as a poem by Harry Graham, dated 1909 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Harry Graham
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Political Commentary
- Length: 148 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhymes and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Satire — The text employs humor and irony to critique economic policies, indicative of satirical writing.
- Political Commentary — The themes revolve around fiscal views and economic policies, aligning with political commentary.
Tags
Satire · Dark Humor · Poetry Collection · British Literature · 20th Century Literature · Absurdist · Anti-Hero · Social Commentary · Critique of Society · Morbid Humor · Black Comedy · Literary Satire
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- The Triumph of Jam (Rhymes for the Times) (1902)
- Egregious Eastbourne (Rhymes for the Times) (1907)
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