Epigram: from the French of Rulhières
Epigram: from the French of Rulhières - form Summary
Epigram's Satirical Compressed Wit
This short epigram uses concise, punchy lines and a neat rhyme to deliver a comic, biting conclusion about appearance. Its compact form builds expectation—an offer of transformation—then undercuts it with a wry, blunt verdict that heightens the humor. The poem’s brevity and closing turn make the satire immediate and memorable, typical of epigrammatic poetry that trades nuance for a sharp, ironic point.
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August 12, 1819.
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