Misrepresentative Women by Harry Graham

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Author Graham, Harry, 1874-1936
Illustrator Groesbeck, Dan Sayre, 1878-1950
LoC No. 06035718
Title Misrepresentative Women
Note Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Publishers' Preface -- Eve -- Lady Godiva -- Miss Marie Corelli -- Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy -- Mrs. Grundy -- Mrs. Christopher Columbus -- Dame Rumor -- The Cry of the Children -- The Cry of the Elders -- An Epithalamium -- The Self-Made Father to His Ready-Made Son -- The Author to His Hostess -- On the Decline of Gentility Among the Young -- “Lochinvar” -- Abbreviation's Artful Aid -- Author's Aftword.
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Summary "Misrepresentative Women" by Harry Graham is a collection of humorous poems written during the early 20th century. The book presents a satirical examination of various women, using wit and caricature to explore societal norms and expectations. The poems often highlight the absurdities and contradictions in the perceptions of femininity of the time, providing a playful critique of well-known figures as well as archetypal women from history and society. The content of the book consists of cleverly crafted verses that portray women such as Eve, Lady Godiva, and Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy, each characterized through a unique lens of Graham's comedic style. The poems offer a mix of historical context, literary allusions, and social commentary, depicting these women in ways that both celebrate and poke fun at their attributes and the roles they played. Through exaggerated and witty narratives, the author invites readers to reflect on the stereotypes and varying roles of women in society, balancing between admiration and critique in a light-hearted manner that encourages laughter and introspection alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Nonsense verses
Subject Humorous poetry
Subject Biographical poetry
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EBook-No. 42407
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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