Lord Lundy by Hilaire Belloc (1925)
The story revolves around Lord Lundy, a nobleman who has been imprisoned for his involvement in a plot to assassinate the King. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the complexities of human nature through Lord Lundy's character development.
By Hilaire Belloc · First published 1925 · Genre: Satire, Children's Literature, Humor · 396 words
First lines
_Who was too Freely Moved to Tears, and thereby ruined his Political Career._
Lord Lundy from his earliest years Was far too freely moved to Tears.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Hilaire Belloc
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Children's Literature, Humor, Poetry, Social Commentary
- Length: 396 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Satire — The poem uses humor and exaggeration to critique societal norms and behaviors, particularly those of the upper class.
- Children's Literature — The style and tone are reminiscent of children's rhymes, with simple language and a moral lesson.
- Humor — The narrative employs comedic elements, such as hyperbole and absurdity, to entertain the reader.
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
Tags
Satirical Fiction · Social Commentary · English Literature · Novel · Comedy · Farce · Class Satire · Upper Class · Snobbery · Social Hierarchy · British Society · 19th Century England