Miss Marie Corelli by Harry Graham

Name: Miss Marie Corelli
Author: Harry Graham

The novel is a satirical comedy that mocks the literary world of the time, particularly the works of Marie Corelli, an extremely popular and influential author of the late 19th century. The story revolves around a fictionalized version of Corelli, who is portrayed as a self-absorbed, egotistical, and melodramatic writer. The protagonist, also named Miss Marie Corelli, is a bestselling novelist known for her sensational and sentimental works. However, she is revealed to be a shallow and pretentious individual, more concerned with her public image than with producing genuine literature. Throughout the novel, Graham uses satire to critique the literary establishment of his time, highlighting the absurdities and excesses of the Victorian era's literary scene. The novel pokes fun at the conventions of melodrama, sentimentality, and sensationalism that were prevalent in popular fiction during this period. The story is a commentary on the commercialization of literature and the rise of celebrity culture, as well as the tension between artistic integrity and commercial success. Graham's satire is biting and humorous, but also insightful and thought-provoking, offering a wry critique of the literary world and its excesses.

By Harry Graham · First published 1901 · Genre: Satire, Poetry, Literary Criticism · 789 words

First lines

A very Woman among Men! Her paeans, sung in ev'ry quarter, Almost persuade Le Gallienne To go and get his hair cut shorter; When Kipling hears her trumpet-note He longs to don a petticoat.

Her praise is sung by old or young, From Happy Hampstead to Hoboken, Where'er old England's mother-tongue Is (ungrammatically) spoken: In that supremely simple set Which loves the penny novelette.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Harry Graham
Date: 1901 CE
Language: English
Genres: Satire, Poetry, Literary Criticism, Social Commentary, Parody
Length: 789 words
Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Satire — The text employs humor and irony to critique and mock societal norms and literary figures.
Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter.
Literary Criticism — The content critiques the literary style and influence of a contemporary author.
Social Commentary — The text comments on societal behaviors and norms, particularly in relation to literature and culture.