Humourous Recitations In Verse

Humorous Recitations in Verse: With Pride and Prejudice, or Strictures on Public Schools, written by James Rondeau and published in 1820, is a collection of comical poems that satirize the social and cultural norms of the time. The book features a variety of humorous recitations in verse that poke fun at various aspects of society, including education, politics, and social class.One of the main themes of the book is the author's criticism of public schools, which he believes are overly strict and regimented. Through his humorous poems, Rondeau highlights the absurdity of the strict rules and harsh punishments that were common in public schools during the early 19th century.Another major theme of the book is the author's commentary on social class and the rigid class system of the time. Rondeau uses his wit and humor to expose the hypocrisy and absurdity of the upper classes, as well as the struggles faced by those in the lower classes.Overall, Humorous Recitations in Verse: With Pride and Prejudice, or Strictures on Public Schools is an entertaining and insightful look at the social and cultural norms of early 19th century England. Through his clever and humorous poems, Rondeau offers a unique perspective on the issues of the day and provides readers with a glimpse into the world of the past.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.