The Motley Muse (Rhymes for the Times)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Graham, Harry, 1874-1936

Contributor:

Baumer, Lewis Christopher Edward, 1870-1963

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Motley Muse (Rhymes for the Times)" by Harry Graham is a humorous collection of verse written in the early 20th century. The book features a myriad of light-hearted poems that critique society, politics, and contemporary trends of the time through playful and satirical lens. The tone captures the spirit of the Edwardian era, presenting a whimsical yet insightful commentary on the norms and follies of its day. The collection is divided into several sections, including "Rhymes for the Times," "Club Cantos," and "Songs in Season," among others. Each poem explores diverse subjects such as the changing dynamics of public transport, societal attitudes towards wealth, the quirks of modern dancing, and the Christmas season, often employing clever wordplay and wit. Graham's poems feature various characters and scenarios, from comedic takes on politicians to whimsical depictions of club life and traditions, all infused with a light-hearted, often cynical perspective on life and manners of his time. The overall effect is a charming and entertaining reflection on the socio-cultural landscape of early 20th-century Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Foreword: the world we laugh in!

Rhymes for the times: 'What's in a name?' Nobody's darling! Roses all the way. The triumph of jam. Egregious Eastbourne. Sarah Owen. The last horsed 'bus. Stage support. Scribblers all! The Lyons cubs. 'The cries of London.' The model farm. The adventurer. A plea for Ponto. The 'Waster.' The choice. Ode on a distant prospect of Boston School. The sporting spirit. Perspective. 'Rag-time.' 'The pipes.' Modern dancing. The public interest. The militants. Plagues at the play. A suggestion. The model motorist. The parish pump. Police Court sense

Club cantos: The Athenæum. White's. The Bachelors'. The Garrick. The Automobile. Brooks's. 'The Beefsteak.' The Travellers'. 'The Bath'

Songs in season: New Year's Eve. February. Spring. Spring-cleaning. 'Royal Ascot.' 'Roses.' The end of the Season. The Cockney of the North. 'The twelfth.' November. The cynic's Christmas. Envoi.

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.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-06-28