Life, 1921-02-03 · page 8 of 46
Life — February 3, 1921 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
**Main Content:** This page features two distinct pieces: the poem "Invictus" by Dorothy Parker (a parody of William Ernest Henley's famous 1875 poem), and an article titled "Mr. Wells and Solomon" discussing H.G. Wells's historical writing. **The Cartoon:** A.B. Frost's illustration depicts two primitive or mythological figures (possibly meant to represent Solomon and another biblical/historical figure) engaged in physical combat or struggle, captioned "It's All in the Follow Through." The cartoon appears to humorously comment on Wells's discussion of Solomon's polygamy—suggesting that managing multiple wives requires technique or strategy, presented as crude physical comedy. **Satire:** The humor relies on incongruity between serious historical discussion and lowbrow slapstick imagery, typical of Life's satirical approach.
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-LIFE-: Invictus FARTHEST am I from perfection’s heights, Faulty am I as I well could be, Still I insist on my share of rights. When I am dead, think this of me: Though I have uttered the words “Yea, bo,” Though I use “ain't” to get a laugh, . Though 1 am wont to explain “Let's go,” Though I say “ You don’t know the half,”"— Black though my record as darkest jet, Give me, I beg, my devil's due; Only remember, I’ve never yet Said, “How's the world been treating you?” dif “What could be sweeter?” 1 fondly muse; “You said a mouthful,” I confess; Witnesses testify that I use “Yes, indeedy,” in times of stress; “Oh, it’s a great life,” | loudly claim — “If you don’t weaken,” | amend; “LM tell the world” is m “Well, how’s the boy? y middle name; I greet a friend While I acknowledge cach grave defect, Still Lam master of my fate— All that I ask you is, Recollect I never said, “I'm here to state.” Yours till hell freezes,” I sign my mail; “I'll say it is,” I coyly ery; “What's the good word?” is my cheery hail; Bidding farewell, I say “ Bye-bye"; 1 demand, “ How do you get that way “Oh, have a heart,” is all my plea; Speaking of oysters, I sadly say, “T like them, but they don't like me.” Humbly I own to-each one of these, Yet I atone for all my slips; Heap me a measure of credit, ple “Kiddie” has never passed my lips. Dorothy Parker. Mr. Wells and Solomon R. WELLS in his recent and latest history of the world seems to feel that after all Solomon was not such a cofiiderable man as he seemed. We dislike to differ with such a distinguished authority as Mr. Wells, but, Lord love us, isn’t any man entitled to respect who, at any period of the world’s history, can support seven hundred wives in comparative ease and comfort? Solomon would have been hard put to it in these days. We doubt if he would have pulled through, but at least it might be an inspiration to see a man like that trying to survive. “Tt’s Allin the Follow Through.” comicbooks.com