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Literary
September 21, 1896
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
What is this article about?
A satirical proclamation from the Dragon of the Ages to Topeka's public, asserting its reformed, genial nature influenced by Don Quixote, Dulcinea, and Sancho, denying its former ferocity.
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DRAGON OF THE AGES.
It Issues a Proclamation to the People of Topeka.
To the Public: Since the proper adjustment of my ears, I have heard of misapprehensions of my personal being and I beg to state that I am not the ferocious, angular, vindictive fire-spitting dragon of past ages—that my celestial education has changed me wholly from my terrestrial, barbarous nature.
Through the companionship of the valorous Don Quixote—that most learned, courteous, equitable and polished of chivalric knights—and the influence of the peerless Dulcinea del Toboso; and the homely wisdom and good nature of Sancho even my features have changed. No more have I the sharp angles of the dragon of old; but my lines are rounded out in Hogarth's curves of beauty. Even Dulcinea is pleased to call me beautiful, even unto loveliness.
Distinctly I am not the kind of dragon that was overcome by Saint George. No; I am rather a good natured, genial dragon—can appreciate jokes, know the humor of my coming again upon earth.
I am permitted to 'roll high' with you; to come and to show that in the greatness of our vast universe, culture and improvement do not end on earth. With mirth and jollity I am thine.
THE DRAGON OF AGES.
By his groom,
HENRY WORRALL.
It Issues a Proclamation to the People of Topeka.
To the Public: Since the proper adjustment of my ears, I have heard of misapprehensions of my personal being and I beg to state that I am not the ferocious, angular, vindictive fire-spitting dragon of past ages—that my celestial education has changed me wholly from my terrestrial, barbarous nature.
Through the companionship of the valorous Don Quixote—that most learned, courteous, equitable and polished of chivalric knights—and the influence of the peerless Dulcinea del Toboso; and the homely wisdom and good nature of Sancho even my features have changed. No more have I the sharp angles of the dragon of old; but my lines are rounded out in Hogarth's curves of beauty. Even Dulcinea is pleased to call me beautiful, even unto loveliness.
Distinctly I am not the kind of dragon that was overcome by Saint George. No; I am rather a good natured, genial dragon—can appreciate jokes, know the humor of my coming again upon earth.
I am permitted to 'roll high' with you; to come and to show that in the greatness of our vast universe, culture and improvement do not end on earth. With mirth and jollity I am thine.
THE DRAGON OF AGES.
By his groom,
HENRY WORRALL.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Prose Fiction
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Dragon Proclamation
Don Quixote
Dulcinea
Sancho Panza
Moral Transformation
Topeka
What entities or persons were involved?
By His Groom, Henry Worrall.
Literary Details
Title
Dragon Of The Ages.
Author
By His Groom, Henry Worrall.
Subject
Proclamation To The People Of Topeka
Key Lines
Since The Proper Adjustment Of My Ears, I Have Heard Of Misapprehensions Of My Personal Being And I Beg To State That I Am Not The Ferocious, Angular, Vindictive Fire Spitting Dragon Of Past Ages—That My Celestial Education Has Changed Me Wholly From My Terrestrial, Barbarous Nature.
Through The Companionship Of The Valorous Don Quixote—That Most Learned, Courteous, Equitable And Polished Of Chivalric Knights—And The Influence Of The Peerless Dulcinea Del Toboso; And The Homely Wisdom And Good Nature Of Sancho Even My Features Have Changed.
Distinctly I Am Not The Kind Of Dragon That Was Overcome By Saint George. No; I Am Rather A Good Natured, Genial Dragon—Can Appreciate Jokes, Know The Humor Of My Coming Again Upon Earth.