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Title: The Bee's Bayonet (a Little Honey and a Little Sting)
Camouflage in Word Painting

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Summary: "The Bee's Bayonet (A Little Honey and a Little Sting)" by Edwin Alfred Watrous is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This work reflects a blend of humor, social commentary, and patriotism, likely influenced by the events of World War I and the sentiments surrounding it. The poems cover various themes, including love, war, and national identity, with a focus on American values and experiences during a tumultuous time. The opening of this collection introduces readers to a playful yet poignant tone as it addresses the author’s dedication to America amidst global unrest. It begins with witty lines suggesting that if the reader finds pleasure in even a single line, the author feels rewarded. Following this, it presents a stirring poem celebrating a strong leader, likening him to an unyielding figure rallying for justice and freedom. The early verses set the stage for a blend of reflection on personal and national identity through the lens of humor, satire, and heartfelt expression, hinting at the exploration of both lighthearted and serious subjects throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Watrous, Edwin Alfred

EBook No.: 40560

Published: Aug 22, 2012

Downloads: 56

Language: English

Subject: American poetry -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Bee's Bayonet (a Little Honey and a Little Sting)
Camouflage in Word Painting

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Bee's Bayonet (A Little Honey and a Little Sting)" by Edwin Alfred Watrous is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This work reflects a blend of humor, social commentary, and patriotism, likely influenced by the events of World War I and the sentiments surrounding it. The poems cover various themes, including love, war, and national identity, with a focus on American values and experiences during a tumultuous time. The opening of this collection introduces readers to a playful yet poignant tone as it addresses the author’s dedication to America amidst global unrest. It begins with witty lines suggesting that if the reader finds pleasure in even a single line, the author feels rewarded. Following this, it presents a stirring poem celebrating a strong leader, likening him to an unyielding figure rallying for justice and freedom. The early verses set the stage for a blend of reflection on personal and national identity through the lens of humor, satire, and heartfelt expression, hinting at the exploration of both lighthearted and serious subjects throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Watrous, Edwin Alfred

EBook No.: 40560

Published: Aug 22, 2012

Downloads: 56

Language: English

Subject: American poetry -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.