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His poetry, much like his stage persona, is characterized by its accessibility, its gentle satire, and its celebration of the ordinary. Holloway's use of dialect and colloquialisms further added to the charm and authenticity of his work, making him a beloved figure among a wide audience.
- Old Sam
Through the character of Sam, the poem celebrates the...
- Albert Evacuated
Analysis (ai): This humorous poem depicts the experiences of...
- Old Sam
Through the character of Sam, the poem celebrates the strength of character and the importance of standing one's ground. The poem reflects the time period in its depiction of the military hierarchy and the rigid discipline expected of soldiers.
He was famous for his comic and character roles on stage and screen, especially that of Alfred P. Doolittle in My Fair Lady. He was also renowned for his comic monologues and songs, which he performed and recorded throughout most of his 70-year career. Characters from his monologue
- Stanley Holloway
Holloway’s most memorable comic poem was The Lion and Albert that was written by Marriott Edgar and was so well accepted that he introduced it into his stage act. Holloway’s fame grew on the back of his association with Edgar and he appeared in a number of Ealing Comedies before war broke out again in 1939.
Holloway in 1974. Stanley Augustus Holloway OBE (1 October 1890 – 30 January 1982) was an English actor, comedian, singer and monologist. He was famous for his comic and character roles on stage and screen, especially that of Alfred P. Doolittle in My Fair Lady.
Analysis (ai): This humorous poem depicts the experiences of a young boy named Albert during the evacuation during World War II. Written in a colloquial Lancashire dialect, it captures the resilience and mischief of wartime children. The poem compares favorably to the author's other works in its ability to evoke laughter and highlight the ...
2. Mai 2018 · The Stanley Holloway monologues by Holloway, Stanley;Marshall, Michael, 1930-2006
