Verse and Worse by Harry Graham

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Author Graham, Harry, 1874-1936
Title Verse and Worse
Note Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Author's preface -- Foreword -- The baby's Baedeker: Abroad. United States of America. Great Britain. Scotland. Ireland. Wales. China. France. Germany. Holland. Iceland. Italy. Japan. Portugal. Russia. Spain. Switzerland. Turkey. Dreamland. Stageland. Loverland. Homeland -- Childish complaints: Prelude. Appendicitis. Whooping-cough. Measles. Adenoids. Croup -- Ruthless rhymes: Mother-wit. Uncle Joe. Aunt Eliza. Absent-mindedness. John. Baby. The cat -- Perverted proverbs: 'Virtue is its own reward.' 'Enough is as good as a feast.' 'Don't buy a pig in a poke.' 'Learn to take things easily.' 'A rolling stone gathers no moss.' 'It is never too late to mend.' 'A bad workman complains of his tools.' 'Don't look a gift-horse in the mouth.' Potpourri -- Other verses: Bill. The legend of the author. The motriot. The ballad of the artist. The ballad of ping-pong. The pessimist. The place where the old cleek broke. The homes of London. The happiest land. A London involuntary. Bluebeard. The woman with the dead soles. Rosemary (a ballad of the boudoir). Portknockie's porter. The ballad of the little jinglander. Aftword. Envoi.
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Summary "Verse and Worse" by Harry Graham is a collection of humorous verse written in the early 20th century. The book features a variety of satirical poems that playfully critique society, touching on topics such as travel, childhood, and relationships. The verses adopt a lighthearted yet incisive tone, making it both entertaining and relatable for readers of various ages. The opening of the text introduces the author’s intention to provide clever and amusing commentary through verse, leveraging wit to engage the audience. The introductory poems serve not only as a light-hearted foreword to the main content but also as an invitation for readers to reflect on the absurdities of life, whether regarding parents' fantasies about their children or the eccentricities of international travel. Each section promises a blend of comedic observations intertwined with pointed moral lessons, suggesting that readers can expect a mix of laughter and reflection throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous poetry, English
Category Text
EBook-No. 36702
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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