Royal Ascot by Harry Graham (1909)

The story revolves around a young man who becomes infatuated with the upper class and their traditions at Royal Ascot. He attends the event, where he meets various characters, including a duke's daughter, and becomes embroiled in their lives. The narrative explores themes of social class, identity, and the complexities of relationships between people from different backgrounds.

By Harry Graham · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Humor · 360 words

First lines

Ho! find me my faithful field-glasses / (The kind with collapsible joints); / Ho! bring me my bundle of passes, / My pencils (the ones that have points); / Ho! give me my 'topper,' / The head-dress that's proper / For meetings where Royalties muster; / Put scent on my 'hanky' / (That's quite enough, thankye! ) / And polish my boots with a duster; / That so I may venture, with grace and composure, / To mix with my peers in the Royal Enclosure!

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Royal Ascot 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, Satire, Humor, Social Commentary, Cultural Critique
• Length: 360 words
• Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
• Satire — The text employs humor and irony to critique societal norms and behaviors, particularly those related to high society and horse racing events.
• Humor — The playful language and exaggerated scenarios are intended to amuse and entertain the reader.
• Social Commentary — The work reflects on and critiques social customs and the behaviors of the upper class at events like Royal Ascot.

Tags

Humorous Verse · Satire · Social Commentary · British Culture · Equestrianism · Royal Family · Ascot · Poetry Collection · Light Verse · Wit · Irony · Sarcasm

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• The Triumph of Jam (Rhymes for the Times) (1902)
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