Of a tall statue and of sable hue

DMI number:

42359

First Line:

Of a tall statue and of sable hue

Last Line:

Then how much greater mischiefs such a king

Poem Genre / Form:

Lampoon, Topical satire, Satire, and Couplet

Themes:

Biblical history, Corruption, Glories of past ages[Tudor age.], High society / the court, Politics, Religion, Sex and bawdy humour, The monarchy (heads of state)[Charles II; James Duke of York.], and War[Anglo-Dutch wars.]

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First Line:

Of a tall stature and of sable hue

Last Line:

Then how much greater mischiefs such a king

Relationship:

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Comments:

Content/Publication

Title:

The fourth (and last) collection of poems, satyrs, songs, &c. [ESTC R24041]

Page No(s):

pp.17-21

Poem Title:

An Historical Poem.

Attribution:

Attributed To:

Not attributed