The Twelfth by Harry Graham (1907)

Name: The Twelfth
Author: Harry Graham

The narrative revolves around a man who has been married for twelve years and is now facing the prospect of his wife's departure due to her desire for freedom from their marriage. The story explores themes of love, relationships, and the complexities of human emotions through the protagonist's inner monologue.

By Harry Graham · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Pastoral · 317 words

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If you're waking, call me early, / Call me early, Rob MacDougall, / When the skies are pale and pearly / And the air is keen and chill; / And we'll break our fast together, / In a fashion somewhat frugal, / And be off across the heather / To 'the hill.'

Soon will coveys come a-flitting, / Over purple slopes and ridges, / To the butts where we are sitting / With our loaders close behind. / Though the mist obscure our vision, / And our necks are stung by midges, / And we shoot without precision, / Never mind!

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The Twelfth is listed on Textopian as a poem by Harry Graham, dated 1907 CE.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Harry Graham
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Humor, Pastoral, Sports, Adventure
Length: 317 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
Humor — The tone and style suggest a light-hearted and humorous approach to the subject matter.
Pastoral — The setting and themes focus on nature and rural life, typical of pastoral literature.
Sports — The narrative centers around the activity of hunting, which is a form of sport.