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100 1 _aHone, William,
_d1780-1842
245 1 4 _aThe Queen's Matrimonial Ladder :
_bA National Toy, With Fourteen Step Scenes; and Illustrations in Verse, With Eighteen other Cuts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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 2014-01-14
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page scans obtained from the Internet Archive
520 _a"The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder" by William Hone is a satirical illustrated pamphlet written in the early 19th century. This work is a political commentary on marriage and the royal affairs of the time, reflecting the societal norms and expectations surrounding marriage, especially within the context of the British monarchy. The text combines verse and illustration, aiming to entertain while provoking thought about the rights and roles of individuals within a national framework. The narrative follows the tumultuous journey of a royal figure, likely inspired by Queen Caroline of Brunswick, who faces adversity in her marriage and struggles with public perception and political machinations. Through a series of poetic scenes, the book depicts her emotional trials and societal challenges. It critiques the hypocrisy and moral failings of those in power, illustrating the consequences of neglect, betrayal, and the quest for personal autonomy. Ultimately, the work serves as a reflection on the broader implications of marital discord within the monarchy and society at large, concluding with a powerful commentary on the role of the press in safeguarding individual rights against tyranny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPolitical satire, English
653 _aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1820-1830
653 _aCaroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821
653 _aGeorge IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830
700 1 _aCruikshank, George,
_d1792-1878
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21565
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