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More Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025347912
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.13 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
More Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes is a classic collection of macabre and darkly humorous verse that solidified Harry Graham's reputation as a master of the ruthless rhyme. This volume continues the tradition of blending Victorian sensibilities with a shockingly unsentimental and witty approach to domestic catastrophes and everyday tragedies.
Written with a sharp tongue and rhythmic precision, Graham's poetry explores themes of accidental death, familial indifference, and social etiquette gone horribly wrong. Each poem is a masterclass in brevity and black comedy, often punctuated by a twist that highlights the absurdity of the situations described. This collection is a quintessential example of British dark humor, capturing a unique literary tone that remains as biting and entertaining today as it was upon its release in the early twentieth century.
For readers who appreciate satirical poetry and the art of the well-crafted limerick, More Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes offers a delightful glimpse into a world where the morbid is met with a shrug and a clever couplet. Its enduring popularity lies in Graham's ability to find comedy in the most unlikely places, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of light verse and historical satire.
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