“The Rich arrived in pairs And also in Rolls Royces; They talked of their affairs In loud and strident voices... The Poor arrived in Fords, Whose features they resembled; They laughed to see so many Lords And Ladies all assembled. The People in Between Looked underdone and harassed, And our of place and mean, And Horribly embarrassed.”
Quote by Hilaire Belloc
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Complete verse [of] H. Belloc: including Sonnets and verse, Cautionary verses, The modern traveller, etc
The Complete verse [of] H. Belloc is a comprehensive compilation of the poet's works, featuring a diverse range of verse forms. It includes sonnets, cautionary verses that offer moral lessons, and poetry inspired by the modern traveler's experiences. more
Author
Hilaire Belloc
Hilaire Belloc was an English writer, poet, and historian, born on July 27, 1870, and died on July 16, 1953. He is recognized for his contributions to poetry, fiction, and political commentary. more
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