218 Results with the "Poetry" genre
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Ballad: The Mystic Selvagee
Sir Blennerhassett Portico, a renowned Navy Captain, esteemed Baronet, and decorated K.C.B., harbored an unwavering belief—instilled from his formative years—that Lord Rodney was the quintessential naval hero far outshining any other. Sir Portico revered Rodney's naval prowess above all and dedicated himself to emulating the legendary seaman's every habit, from speech to posture. In this pursuit, he managed to uncover Jasper, a weathered sailor who once sailed under Rodney's command during the…-
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Ballad: The Cunning Woman
In the bucolic lands of Arcadia, no couple shone with as much happiness as Bill and Jane. Their love was untainted by the troubles that often befuddled the society of their time—financial panics and stock market crashes were foreign to their simple, joyous existence. Bill tilled the land, while Jane nurtured the gardens; their days were filled with dance, music, and nature’s chorus, encapsulated perfectly when Bill serenaded Jane, declaring their undying love and mutual fondness. This idyllic picture,…-
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Ballad: Phrenology
In "Phrenology," a ballad from *The Bab Ballads*, we encounter a comedic scenario involving Sir Herbert White and a policeman, identified as James, Policeman Thirty-two, after an attempted crime. Sir Herbert, having been assaulted and nearly choked by a suspect, demands the immediate arrest of the perpetrator. However, the situation takes an unexpected turn upon the policeman's peculiar refusal to apprehend the alleged criminal. This refusal is not grounded in a lack of evidence or a procedural flaw but in…-
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Ballad: The Fairy Curate
In the whimsical ballad "The Fairy Curate," a fairy, described as light and airy, crosses the divide between the magical and mortal worlds by marrying an attorney from Ealing. Amidst the secrecy that shrouds their union, their love blooms, and in due course, they welcome a son they name Georgie. As Georgie matures, he gravitates towards his fairy heritage, yet chooses a profoundly earthly vocation—the clergy, aspiring to become a curate. With the unique advantage of his mother's magical assistance,…-
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In the picturesque setting of Aquitaine, under the enchanting Wizard's Oak, Hongree, a Sub-Lieutenant of Chassoores, and Mahry Daubigny, affectionately known as the Village Rose, share a clandestine rendezvous. Unknown to them, their intimacy is witnessed by Lieutenant-Colonel Jooles Dubosc, Hongree's rival in love, who harbors intentions to wed Mahry and thrust her into a life of sophistication— a life for which her rustic simplicity is unsuited. Jooles Dubosc's brutish pursuits starkly contrast with…
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