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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
GOOD SOCIETY, by WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS Poem Explanation Poet's Biography
First Line: Yes, I suppose it is well to make some sort of exclusion
Last Line: You should shut yourself on the wrong side of the fence.
Alternate Author Name(s): Howells, W. D.
Subject(s): Social Classes; Caste
First Line: Yes, I suppose it is well to make some sort of exclusion
Last Line: You should shut yourself on the wrong side of the fence.
Alternate Author Name(s): Howells, W. D.
Subject(s): Social Classes; Caste
Yes, I suppose it is well to make some sort of exclusion,
Well to put up the bars, under whatever pretence;
Only be careful, be very careful, lest in the confusion
You should shut yourself on the wrong side of the fence.
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