Why They Married by James Montgomery Flagg
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About this eBook
| Author | Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960 |
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| LoC No. | 06038900 |
| Title | Why They Married |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Why They Married" by James Montgomery Flagg is a whimsical illustrated collection of humorous poems written in the early 20th century. The book explores the often comical and absurd reasons behind people's decisions to marry, capturing the essence of courtship and matrimonial choices during this period in a satirical light. The illustrations complement the text, adding a visual dimension to Flagg's observations about relationships. The content of the book features a series of lighthearted verses, each depicting different couples along with their peculiar motivations for marriage. Through clever wordplay and amusing scenarios, Flagg illustrates a range of characters, from those marrying for financial gain to those compelled by circumstance or societal expectations. Each poem conveys a unique story, effectively portraying the diverse and often ridiculous reasons that prompt individuals to embark on the journey of marriage, making for an entertaining read that resonates with anyone who has pondered the complexities of romantic relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous poetry |
| Subject | Wit and humor, Pictorial |
| Subject | Marriage -- Humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23611 |
| Release Date | Nov 24, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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