Plagues at the Play (Rhymes for the Times)

Name: Plagues at the Play (Rhymes for the Times)
Author: Harry Graham

The collection of poems satirizes societal issues and politics during World War I. It critiques the British government's handling of the war effort and the effects on civilians. The poems use humor and irony to highlight the contradictions between official rhetoric and reality.

By Harry Graham · First published 1907 · Genre: Satire, Poetry, Social Commentary · 459 words

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['Last night even the postprandial conversation of some well-dressed members of the audience failed to neutralise the effect of the music, though they did their best. ' -- The _Times_.]

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Work type: Poem
Author: Harry Graham
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Satire, Poetry, Social Commentary, Humor
Length: 459 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Satire — The work uses humor and irony to critique the behavior of theatergoers, highlighting their lack of consideration and the impact on others.
Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyming lines, characteristic of poetic works.
Social Commentary — The piece comments on societal norms and behaviors, particularly focusing on the etiquette of theater audiences.
Humor — The work employs comedic elements to entertain while addressing the absurdity of certain social behaviors.