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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.

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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.)

Author: Graham, Harry, 1874-1936

Illustrator: Strothmann, F. (Frederick), 1872-

EBook No.: 36321

Published: Jun 3, 2011

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Nonsense verses

Subject: Humorous poetry

Subject: Biographical poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

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.)

Author: Graham, Harry, 1874-1936

Illustrator: Strothmann, F. (Frederick), 1872-

EBook No.: 36321

Published: Jun 3, 2011

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Nonsense verses

Subject: Humorous poetry

Subject: Biographical poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.