The Faddist by Harry Graham (1922)

Name: The Faddist
Author: Harry Graham

This novel is a satirical critique of the social elite and their obsession with material possessions and superficial status symbols. The story revolves around a wealthy family's lavish lifestyle and their attempts to maintain appearances despite their declining fortunes. Through its portrayal of excess, hypocrisy, and moral decay, the novel offers a scathing commentary on the values of the upper class during this period.

By Harry Graham · First published 1922 · Genre: Satire, Poetry, Social Commentary · 690 words

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Gentle Reader, is your bosom filled with loathing At the mention of the "Simple Life" brigade? Do you shudder at their Jaeger underclothing, Which is "fearfully and wonderfully made"? Though in manner they resemble "poor relations," Or umbrellas which their owners have forgot, They contribute to the gaiety of nations, Do they not?

They are harmless little people, tame and quiet, Who will feed out of a fellow-creature's hand, If he happens to provide them with a diet Of a temperance and vegetable brand. They can easily subsist -- a thing to brag of -- In the draughtiest of sanitary huts, On a "mute inglorious Stilson" and a bag of Monkey-nuts.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Harry Graham
Date: 1922 CE
Language: English
Genres: Satire, Poetry, Social Commentary, Humor
Length: 690 words
Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Satire — The text uses humor and irony to critique the lifestyle and habits of faddists, highlighting their eccentricities and perceived absurdities.
Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, employing rhyme and meter to convey its themes and narrative.
Social Commentary — The text provides a commentary on societal trends and the behaviors of those who adopt unconventional lifestyles, reflecting on broader cultural phenomena.
Humor — The writing style is light-hearted and comedic, aiming to entertain by exaggerating the quirks of the faddist lifestyle.