L'Envoi by Harry Graham (1909)
The novel revolves around a young man who returns to his hometown after serving time for murder. He seeks revenge against those he holds responsible for his imprisonment and the death of his family. The story explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human nature.
By Harry Graham · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Satire · 297 words
First lines
Go, little book, and coyly creep Beneath the pillows of the blest, Whence those who seek in vain for sleep Shall drag thee from thy nest; That so thy sedative aroma May lull them to a state of coma.
The infant child who lies awake, Within its tiny trundle-bed, No soothing potion needs to take, If thou art duly read; And hosts of harassed monthly nurses Shall bless thy soporific verses.
The invalid who cannot rest Has but at thy contents to glance To hug thee to his fevered breast And fall into a trance; And sleepless patients without number Shall hail thee harbinger of slumber.
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L'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, Humor, Satire, Literary Fiction
- Length: 297 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The tone is light-hearted and playful, with a humorous take on the book's soporific effects.
- Satire — The poem satirizes the idea of a book being so dull it induces sleep, using irony and exaggeration.
- Literary Fiction — The work employs literary devices and explores themes of reading and its effects, fitting within literary fiction.
Tags
Satire · Dark Humor · Poetry Collection · Literary Fiction · Absurdist · Social Commentary · Critique of Society · Morbid Wit · Black Comedy · Irony · Cynicism · Existentialism
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