The Dragon of Grindly Grun
The Dragon of Grindly Grun - meaning Summary
Comic Dragon and Appetite
A boastful dragon narrator describes his habit of burning knights and romantically sighing as he cooks passing damsels. The poem mixes violent culinary imagery with mock-romance to create a playful, darkly comic voice. The dragon claims culinary standards—preferring medium rare—but the outcome is always overcooked, which undercuts his swagger and adds ironic disappointment to the boasting. The overall effect is humorous and subversive.
Read Complete AnalysesI'm the Dragon of Grindly Grun, I breathe fire as hot as the sun. When a knight comes to fight I just toast him on sight, Like a hot crispy cinnamon bun. When I see a fair damsel go by, I just sigh a fiery sigh, And she'd baked like a 'tater- I think of her later With a romantic tear in my eye. I'm the Dragon of Grindly Grun, But my lunches aren't very much fun, For I like my damsels medium rare, and they always come out well done.
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