The Mahogany Tree by William Makepeace Thackeray

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Author Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
Illustrator Dulac, Edmund, 1882-1953
Title The Mahogany Tree
Note Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Chris Whitehead, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "The Mahogany Tree" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a festive poem written in the early 20th century. This work falls under the category of poetry, specifically celebrating the themes of camaraderie, nostalgia, and the spirit of celebration during the Christmas season. The poem conveys feelings of joy and togetherness in contrast to the cold, harsh realities outside, encapsulating a timeless conversation about friendship and the human experience. In "The Mahogany Tree," Thackeray invites readers to gather around a symbolic mahogany tree, representing warmth, friendship, and merriment during the Christmas festivities. The poem unfolds with a sense of nostalgia as it reflects on past gatherings and the joys shared among friends. Each stanza highlights the importance of cherishing moments of happiness while acknowledging the inevitable return of life's burdens. The verses create a harmonious blend of revelry and reflection, encouraging readers to enjoy the present and to toast to friendships both past and present, all encapsulated under the jolly old tree. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Christmas poetry
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EBook-No. 45921
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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