Classic and Contemporary Poetry

GODOLPHIN HORNE, WHO WAS CURSED WITH THE SIN OF PRIDE, AND BECAME A BOOT-BLACK, by HILAIRE BELLOC            Poem Explanation     Poet's Biography
First Line: Godolphin horne was nobly born
Last Line: Who blacks the boots at the savoy
Alternate Author Name(s): Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene
Subject(s): Pride; Coming Of Age; Satire; Social Commentary; Self-esteem; Self-respect