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100 1 _aDrury, Anna H.
_q(Anna Harriet),
_d1824-1912
245 1 4 _aThe first of May: a new version of a celebrated modern ballad :
_bsixth edition
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-06-16
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Exhibition (1851 : London, England) -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65625
999 _c106448
_d106448