"Horse Sense" in Verses Tense by Walt Mason
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| Author | Mason, Walt, 1862-1939 |
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| Title | "Horse Sense" in Verses Tense |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Richard Hulse, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Horse Sense in Verses Tense" by Walt Mason is a collection of humorous and satirical poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems encapsulate various themes revolving around human nature, societal norms, and the small foibles of daily life. Through cleverly crafted verses, Mason captures the essence of everyday characters and situations, reflecting on morals, ironies, and the essence of true happiness. The opening of this work introduces a variety of poems that criticize and celebrate different aspects of life and human behavior. For example, "The Clucking Hen" uses the metaphor of a hen scratching for food to illustrate the futility of some human endeavors, while "The Milkman" depicts the hard life of a milkman laboring diligently amidst the indifference of customers. Each poem presents a unique perspective on the joys and struggles of life, hinting at deeper truths often overlooked. The overall tone is light-hearted yet thought-provoking, sure to engage readers who appreciate humor interwoven with keen observations of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous poetry, American |
| Subject | Prose poems, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66385 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 67 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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