Misrepresentative Men by Harry Graham
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About this eBook
| Author | Graham, Harry, 1874-1936 |
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| Illustrator | Strothmann, F. (Frederick), 1872- |
| Title | Misrepresentative Men |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Foreword -- Theodore Roosevelt -- Bacon -- Adam -- Joan of Arc -- Paderewski -- William Tell -- Diogenes -- Sir Thomas Lipton -- Marat -- Ananias -- Nero -- Aftword -- Postlude. |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Summary | "Misrepresentative Men" by Harry Graham is a satirical collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The book presents whimsical and humorous takes on a variety of historical and literary figures, cleverly blending fact and fiction in a playful manner. Graham, who also wrote under the pseudonym "Col. D. Streamer," showcases his wit through verses that provide not only entertainment but also an insightful commentary on the subjectivity of fame and reputation. The poems highlight iconic personalities such as Theodore Roosevelt, Joan of Arc, and Sir Thomas Lipton, examining their legacies through a tongue-in-cheek lens. Each piece captures the essence of the featured figure while amplifying their quirks and exaggerating their traits for comedic effect. For example, the poem about Roosevelt humorously details his active lifestyle, while the piece on Joan of Arc includes an amusing twist about their identity. Throughout the collection, Graham employs clever rhymes and a light-hearted tone, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of historical narratives and the human tendency to misrepresent those who have left their mark on the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Nonsense verses |
| Subject | Humorous poetry |
| Subject | Biographical poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36321 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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