Civil service jingles and other things by Harry McDonald Walters
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"Civil Service Jingles and Other Things" by "Harry McDonald Walters" is a collection of humorous poetic sketches and satirical anecdotes written in the early 20th century. This work explores the everyday experiences, perceptions, and comical aspects of life in the civil service, embodying both wit and a critical perspective on bureaucracy. The opening hints at the author's sharp commentary on the civil service's structures and characters, likely presenting various figures that typify
the profession. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to a variety of quirky narratives through playful rhymes and anecdotes. One poem, “The Song of the Extra Clerk,” reflects on the unseen contributions of temporary clerks in a humorous light, emphasizing their lack of recognition compared to their permanent counterparts. In another piece, “The Parable of Gastonio,” a tale unfolds about a clever character trying to navigate the pitfalls of corruption and bureaucracy with resourcefulness and cunning. The opening portion establishes a tone that is both entertaining and insightful, drawing readers into a world where the intricacies of civil service become a source of both amusement and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Walters, Harry McDonald, 1863-1920 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Payne, J. L. (John Lambert), 1859-1939 |
| Title | Civil service jingles and other things |
| Original Publication | Ottowa: Lowe-Martin Print., 1911. |
| Credits | Carla Foust, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Canadian wit and humor |
| Subject | Canadian poetry -- 20th century |
| Subject | Canada -- Officials and employees -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74982 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74982-2 |
| Release Date | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 395 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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