The Self-Made Father to his Ready-Made Son. (an
This satirical essay presents a father's advice to his son on how to live a life of idleness and dependency, while pretending to be a self-made man. The tone is ironic and humorous, highlighting the societal pressures that encourage people to present a false image of success and self-reliance.
By Harry Graham · First published 1907 · Genre: Satire, Poetry, Epistolary · 422 words
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My Offspring: -- Ere you raise the glass, To irrigate your ardent throttle; Ere once again you gladly pass The bottle; Take heed that your prevailing passion Be not completely out of fashion.
No longer does the Prodigal Expend his nights in drunken frolic; Or pass his days in revels al-Coholic; For, nowadays, a glass _de trop_ Is not considered _comme il faut_.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Harry Graham
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Poetry, Epistolary, Social Commentary, Humor
- Length: 422 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The work employs humor and irony to critique social norms and behaviors, particularly those related to drinking and generational differences.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter to convey its message.
- Epistolary — The work is presented as an open letter, a format typical of epistolary literature.
- Social Commentary — The text reflects on changing social customs and attitudes towards alcohol consumption.
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Satire · Humor · Parenting · Family · Relationships · Social Commentary · Critique · Irony · Sarcasm · Poetry · Open Letter · Epistolary
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