The Choise of Valentines; Or the Merie Ballad of Nash His Dildo by Thomas Nash

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Author Nash, Thomas, 1567-1601
Editor Farmer, John Stephen, 1854-1916
LoC No. 24008186
Title The Choise of Valentines; Or the Merie Ballad of Nash His Dildo
Note Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Choise of Valentines; Or the Merie Ballad of Nash His Dildo" by Thomas Nash is a poem composed during the late 16th century, likely within the context of the Elizabethan era. This work can be categorized as a satirical piece that explores themes of love, humor, and sexuality. Through its lighthearted tone, it delves into the social practices and courtship rituals of the time by blending wit with a rather candid portrayal of romantic encounters. The poem narrates the misadventures of a speaker seeking a valentine in February, leading him on a comic journey filled with innuendo and farcical situations. He initially searches for his beloved but finds her elusive and retreating into the realm of a bawdy house. The speaker, after a series of amusing exchanges with a bawd, ultimately reveals his desire not just for romantic companionship but also resorts to the use of a dildo as an exaggerated stand-in for his unfulfilled desires. Thus, the narrative combines elements of traditional love poetry with absurd humor, providing not only a glimpse into the playful side of romance in Nash's time but also satirizing the often precarious nature of desire and intimacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Bawdy poetry
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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