More Misrepresentative Men

by Harry Graham, Malcolm Strauss (Illustrator)

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57 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1905

About the author

Jocelyn Henry Clive "Harry" Graham was an English writer known for his darkly humorous verse, journalism, and lyric writing for operettas and musical comedies. Initially serving as an officer in the Coldstream Guards, he later became a full-time writer. His Ruthless Rhymes, published under the pseudonym [link=Col. D. Streamer|24069698], remain his most famous work, showcasing his talent for grotesque humor and wordplay. He also wrote lyrics for successful stage productions, including The Maid of the Mountains and English adaptations of operettas like The Land of Smiles. His best-known lyrics include You Are My Heart’s Delight and Goodbye.

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

An improvement on "Misrepresentative Men." No morbid "Ruthless Rhymes"-style jokes, but almost manic cleverness in odes to Robert Burns (complete with parody in mock Scots), Euclid, Andrew Carnegie and, in the best of the bunch, Alton B. Parker, the Democrat who lost the 1904 presidential election to Theodore Roosevelt.