The Motriot (other Verses)

Name: The Motriot (other Verses)
Author: Harry Graham

This collection of humorous poems satirizes the conventions and social norms of the time, often targeting the upper class and their pretensions. The poems are written in a witty and ironic style, using wordplay and absurdity to make pointed commentary on issues such as marriage, etiquette, and morality.

By Harry Graham · First published 1909 · Genre: Humor, Satire, Poetry · 304 words

First lines

(_After Robert Browning_)

'It was chickens, chickens, all the way, With children crossing the road like mad; Police disguised in the hedgerows lay, Stop-watches and large white flags they had, At nine o'clock o' this very day.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Harry Graham
Date: 1909 CE
Language: English
Genres: Humor, Satire, Poetry, Parody, Victorian Literature
Length: 304 words
Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Humor — The poem employs a humorous tone and absurd situations, characteristic of light verse and satirical humor.
Satire — The work satirizes societal norms and behaviors, particularly through the exaggerated depiction of a motor accident and its consequences.
Poetry — The structure and style of the work are consistent with poetic forms, using rhyme and meter.
Parody — The poem parodies the style of Robert Browning, mimicking his narrative approach and thematic elements.