November (Songs in Season)

Name: November (Songs in Season)
Author: Harry Graham

The collection explores the changing seasons through poetry and song lyrics, with a focus on autumn and winter. It includes both original compositions and adaptations of traditional songs, often incorporating elements of nature and the passing of time. The work is characterized by its use of seasonal imagery and themes, as well as its exploration of emotions and experiences associated with the changing seasons.

By Harry Graham · First published 1912 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Satire · 281 words

First lines

Poets may proclaim the praises Of some fragrant April day, Search their lexicons for phrases To describe the dew-drenched daisies Of each merry May; Minor bards may work like niggers, Framing epic rhyme or rune, To extol the timely rigours Of an English June; Though its charms I well remember, I prefer November!

Though the tourists sing together When July is warm and bright, While to sportsmen on the heather, Bent on bagging fur and feather, August brings delight; Though September's seldom stormy, And October, chill and dry, Carries joy to every Dormy- House from Wick to Rye; Yet (since I am not a member) I prefer November!

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Work type: Poem
Author: Harry Graham
Date: 1912 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Humor, Satire, Seasonal
Length: 281 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
Humor — The poem uses light-hearted and humorous language to express a preference for November over other months.
Satire — The poem satirizes the typical glorification of other months by contrasting them with the speaker's ironic preference for November.
Seasonal — The poem focuses on the theme of different months and seasons, particularly highlighting November.