Epitaph on John Adams, of Southwell - a Carrier,
The poem is a satirical epitaph that critiques societal norms and the treatment of those who succumb to addiction. It portrays John Adams as a victim of circumstance, rather than a moral failure. The speaker highlights the irony of Adams' fate, noting that he died from excessive drinking despite being a carrier, implying that his occupation should have made him more physically resilient.
By Lord Byron · First published 1816 · Genre: Satire, Poetry, Epitaph · 84 words
First lines
JOHN ADAMS lies here, of the parish of Southwell, A Carrier who carried his can to his mouth well: He carried so much, and he carried so fast, He could carry no more-so was carried at last; For, the liquor he drank, being too much for one, He could not carry off, - so he's now carri-on.
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Epitaph on John Adams, of Southwell - a Carrier, who Died of Drunkenness is listed on Textopian as an essay by Lord Byron, dated 1816 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Lord Byron
- Date: 1816 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Poetry, Epitaph, Humor, Social Commentary
- Length: 84 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Satire — The work uses humor and irony to critique the subject's excessive drinking.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter.
- Epitaph — The work is an inscription written in memory of a deceased person.
- Humor — The piece employs wit and wordplay to entertain the reader.
Tags
Elegy · Poem · Satire · Social Commentary · Critique of Society · Alcoholism · Drunkenness · Mortality · Death · Loss · Grief · Regret