The Choise of Valentines; Or the Merie Ballad of Nash His Dildo by Thomas Nash
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About this eBook
| Author | Nash, Thomas, 1567-1601 |
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| Editor | Farmer, John Stephen, 1854-1916 |
| LoC No. | 24008186 |
| Title | The Choise of Valentines; Or the Merie Ballad of Nash His Dildo |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Choise of Valentines; Or the Merie Ballad of Nash His Dildo" by Thomas Nash is a poem composed during the late 16th century, likely within the context of the Elizabethan era. This work can be categorized as a satirical piece that explores themes of love, humor, and sexuality. Through its lighthearted tone, it delves into the social practices and courtship rituals of the time by blending wit with a rather candid portrayal of romantic encounters. The poem narrates the misadventures of a speaker seeking a valentine in February, leading him on a comic journey filled with innuendo and farcical situations. He initially searches for his beloved but finds her elusive and retreating into the realm of a bawdy house. The speaker, after a series of amusing exchanges with a bawd, ultimately reveals his desire not just for romantic companionship but also resorts to the use of a dildo as an exaggerated stand-in for his unfulfilled desires. Thus, the narrative combines elements of traditional love poetry with absurd humor, providing not only a glimpse into the playful side of romance in Nash's time but also satirizing the often precarious nature of desire and intimacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Bawdy poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17779 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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