Mr. Parry and Mrs. Pringle by Hugh Lofting
Mr. Parry and Mrs. Pringle is a brief comic verse exchange in which Mrs. Pringle asks Mr. Parry why he never marries, and Mr. Parry replies that life is so much simpler single.
By Hugh Lofting · Genre: Poetry, Humorous Fiction, Children's Literature · 37 words
First lines
Said Mrs. Pringle to Mr. Parry, / "Tell me why you never marry?"
Said Mr. Parry to Mrs. Pringle, / "Life is so much simpler single. "
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Hugh Lofting
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humorous Fiction, Children's Literature, Light Verse, Romantic Comedy
- Length: 37 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is composed entirely in rhymed verse with a regular metrical structure and alternating rhyme scheme.
- Humorous Fiction — The dialogue presents a witty, playful exchange that uses humor to address the theme of marriage versus single life.
- Children's Literature — Consistent with Hugh Lofting's body of work, the accessible language, simple verse form, and lighthearted tone are characteristic of children's poetry.
- Light Verse — The short form, regular rhyme scheme, conversational tone, and comedic intent exemplify traditional light verse.
Tags
poetry · dialogue poem · bachelorhood · marriage · solitude · courtship rejection · rhyming verse · humor · wit · playful · light verse · independence