Epigram, from the French of Rulhières
The poem explores themes of love, loss, and mortality through a series of witty and satirical epigrams. It is written in the style of French wit and satire, with a focus on the fleeting nature of human life and the inevitability of death. The speaker presents a series of clever and often humorous observations about love, relationships, and the human condition, while also expressing a sense of melancholy and resignation.
By Lord Byron · First published 1815 · Genre: Epigram, Satire, Humor · 63 words
First lines
If, for silver or for gold, You could melt ten thousand pimples Into half a dozen dimples, Then your face we might behold, Looking, doubtless, much more snugly; Yet even then 'twould be damned ugly.
August 12, 1819.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lord Byron
- Date: 1815 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Epigram, Satire, Humor, Poetry
- Length: 63 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Epigram — The work is a short, witty poem with a satirical twist, characteristic of epigrams.
- Satire — The poem uses humor and irony to mock and criticize physical appearance.
- Humor — The poem employs comedic elements to entertain and amuse the reader.
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form, adhering to poetic structure and style.
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Poetry · Translation · French Literature · Romanticism · Epigram · Satire · Wit · Humor · Social Commentary · Politics · Philosophy · Literary Criticism