Hudibras

Hudibras is a satirical poem written by English poet Samuel Butler in the 17th century. The poem is a mock-heroic satire that pokes fun at the Puritans and their beliefs during the English Civil War. The title character, Sir Hudibras, is a Puritan knight who is portrayed as pompous and hypocritical. The poem follows Sir Hudibras and his squire, Ralpho, as they embark on various misadventures, often getting themselves into trouble due to their foolishness and arrogance. The poem is written in rhyming couplets and is known for its witty wordplay and clever use of literary devices. It is considered a significant work of English literature and has been praised for its humor and satire.Ah me! what perils do environ The man that meddles with cold iron! What plaguy mischiefs and mishaps Do dog him still with after-claps! For though dame Fortune seem to smile And leer upon him for a while, She'll after shew him, in the nick Of all his glories, a dog-trick.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.