Charles Lamb (1775-1834), English author, who became famous for his informal, personal essays and literary criticism, is presented here in his vocational role as accounting clerk. Lambs long years of experience in and out of Londons counting-houses...
Great Britain -- Politics and government; Political campaigns; Elections; Deception; Aesthetics; Wit and humor; Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
A man campaigning for office lies to and describes the potential voters.
Money; Wealth; Great Britain -- Politics and government; Banks and banking; Social classes; Social conflict; Poor; Poverty; Aristocracy (Social class); Wit and humor; Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
The poor are paying their share and more for the country.
Ireland; Irish; Social classes; Country life; Alcoholic beverages; Queens; Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901; Man-woman relationships; Wit and humor; Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
An Irish man praises Victoria, Queen of Great Britian
Wit and humor; Life; Murder; Wealth; Social classes; Man-woman relationships; Marriage; Aristocracy (Social class); Children; Happiness; Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
A man who inherited money from his dead mother marries an elite woman and starts a family.
Wit and humor; Social classes; Fashion; Hampton Court (Richmond upon Thames, London, England); Disasters; Family; Theft; Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
A man and his family have a bad trip to Hampton Court
Wit and humor; Social classes; Poverty; Poor; Life; Food; England; Ireland; Home rule; Aristocracy (Social class); Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
A poem on the social plights of the lower classes.