02351cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500830016026400510024330000470029433600260034133700260036733800360039350000310042950801890046052012370064953400450188665300560193185600430198799900190203065625UtSlPG20260610134520.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aDrury, Anna H.q(Anna Harriet),d1824-191214aThe first of May: a new version of a celebrated modern ballad :bsixth edition 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-06-16  aCharlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"The First of May: a new version of a celebrated modern ballad" by Anna H. Drury is a satirical ballad written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This poem reflects on the efforts surrounding the Great Exhibition of 1851, capturing the excitement and challenges faced by Prince Albert and the organizers as they prepared for this monumental event. The poem's likely topic centers on themes of national pride, the importance of collaboration, and the anxieties related to public events.  In the text, Drury humorously depicts Prince Albert's attempts to unify various nations and individuals to contribute to the exhibition. Amidst the preparations, the poem explores fears of public discontent and potential failure, illustrating the challenges of managing such a vast undertaking. Queen Victoria's spirited support for the event juxtaposes Albert's worries, showcasing her confidence in the people's goodwill. The celebratory tone culminates in a vibrant depiction of the opening day, emphasizing themes of hope, unity, and the joy that comes from communal achievement, ultimately portraying the Great Exhibition as a significant moment in British history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Exhibition (1851 : London, England) -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65625  c106448d106448