The Genuine Rejected Addresses

The Genuine Rejected Addresses: Presented To The Committee Of Management For Drury-Lane Theatre (1812) is a book written by Gordon, Lord Byron George. It is a collection of satirical poems that were submitted as entries for a competition held by the Committee of Management for Drury-Lane Theatre in 1812. The competition was aimed at finding the best poem to be recited at the opening of the newly renovated theatre. However, the judges rejected all the entries, including those submitted by well-known poets such as Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron himself. The Genuine Rejected Addresses contains 21 of the rejected poems, which were written in various styles and tones, ranging from witty and humorous to scathing and critical. Some of the poems mock the theatre's management and actors, while others satirize contemporary political and social issues. The book is considered a landmark in English literature for its innovative use of satire and parody. It also provides a fascinating insight into the cultural and political landscape of early 19th century England. The Genuine Rejected Addresses remains a popular and influential work, and is still studied and enjoyed by literature enthusiasts today.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.