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Poem
June 29, 1739
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Humorous satirical poem from the Gentleman's Magazine about lads acting a play, where an actor portraying a heavenly messenger falls from his machine and curses, vowing never to be an angel again.
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From the Gentleman's Magazine.
SOME mirthful Lads the other Day
The fallen ANGEL.
A Fancy took to act a Play.
Each chose the Part that pleas'd him best.
Young Phaeton too, among the rest,
Chose one --- he long'd to represent
A Messenger from Heaven sent.
As he came sailing thro' the Air,
His heavenly Errand to declare,
(Whether on Purpose, or by Chance,
Is no material Circumstance.)
O sad Disaster! the Machine
The Hero was supported in,
Crack'd on a sudden from above,
And did irregularly move.
Afraid of what might be th'Event
Of such unlucky Accident,
The Angel cries, "G-d d-n you all!
Take care, or else, by G-d! I fall."
Just as he said, it came to pass;
And down he fell upon his A----
Which having scratch'd, by G-d he swore,
He'd never be an Angel more.
SOME mirthful Lads the other Day
The fallen ANGEL.
A Fancy took to act a Play.
Each chose the Part that pleas'd him best.
Young Phaeton too, among the rest,
Chose one --- he long'd to represent
A Messenger from Heaven sent.
As he came sailing thro' the Air,
His heavenly Errand to declare,
(Whether on Purpose, or by Chance,
Is no material Circumstance.)
O sad Disaster! the Machine
The Hero was supported in,
Crack'd on a sudden from above,
And did irregularly move.
Afraid of what might be th'Event
Of such unlucky Accident,
The Angel cries, "G-d d-n you all!
Take care, or else, by G-d! I fall."
Just as he said, it came to pass;
And down he fell upon his A----
Which having scratch'd, by G-d he swore,
He'd never be an Angel more.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Ballad
What themes does it cover?
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
Fallen Angel
Play Mishap
Satirical Verse
Cursing Actor
Amateur Theater
What entities or persons were involved?
From The Gentleman's Magazine.
Poem Details
Title
The Fallen Angel.
Author
From The Gentleman's Magazine.
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
The Angel Cries, "G D D N You All!
Take Care, Or Else, By G D! I Fall."
And Down He Fell Upon His A
Which Having Scratch'd, By G D He Swore,
He'd Never Be An Angel More.