Mrs. Christopher Columbus
The story revolves around a middle-aged woman who marries a man named Christopher Columbus. The narrative explores her life with him and the various challenges she faces due to his eccentricities and obsessive personality.
By Harry Graham · First published 1923 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Humor · 694 words
First lines
The bride grows pale beneath her veil, The matron, for the nonce, is dumb, Who listens to the tragic tale Of Mrs. Christopher Columb: Who lived and died (so says report) A widow of the herbal sort.
Her husband upon canvas wings Would brave the Ocean, tempest-tost; He had a cult for finding things Which nobody had ever lost, And Mrs. C. grew almost frantic When he discovered the Atlantic.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Harry Graham
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Humor, Historical Fiction, Domestic Fiction
- Length: 694 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Satire — The poem humorously critiques marriage and the idea of a 'chronic absentee' spouse, using irony and wit.
- Humor — The tone is light-hearted and playful, with amusing observations about domestic life and exploration.
- Historical Fiction — The poem references historical figures and events, such as Christopher Columbus and his voyages, in a fictionalized manner.
Tags
Satire · Humor · Dark Comedy · Absurdity · Social Commentary · Marriage · Relationships · Domestic Life · Critique of Society · Irony · Wit · Sarcasm
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- The Triumph of Jam (Rhymes for the Times) (1902)
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