Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE ROAST BEEF OF OLD ENGLAND, by HENRY FIELDING Poet's Biography First Line: When mighty roast beef was the englishman's food Last Line: O, the roast beef, etc. Subject(s): Beef; England; Food & Eating; Patriotism; English | ||||||||
WHEN mighty roast beef was the Englishman's food, It ennobled our hearts, and enriched our blood; Our soldiers were brave, and our courtiers were good. O, the Roast Beef of old England And O, the old English Roast Beef! But since we have learned from effeminate France To eat their ragouts, as well as to dance, We are fed up with nothing but vain complai- sance. O, the Roast Beef, etc. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...NINETEEN FORTY by NORMAN DUBIE GHOSTS IN ENGLAND by ROBINSON JEFFERS STAYING UP FOR ENGLAND by LIAM RECTOR STONE AND FLOWER by KENNETH REXROTH THE HANGED MAN by KENNETH REXROTH ENGLISH TRAIN COMPARTMENT by JOHN UPDIKE EPISTLE TO SIR ROBERT WALPOLE (1) by HENRY FIELDING |
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