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Poem
August 28, 1813
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
Satirical verse letter from 'King Jo' (Joseph Bonaparte) to 'Nap' (Napoleon), lamenting his misfortunes and the end of his rule in Spain due to the Spaniards' intolerance.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
JO-KING to emperor Nap.
My dear brother Nap,
I'm o'erwhelm'd with mishap,
My fate, without jest, is provoking.
In Spain, you must know,
There's an end of King-Jo,
For grave Spaniards, I find, won't bear
JO-KING.
My dear brother Nap,
I'm o'erwhelm'd with mishap,
My fate, without jest, is provoking.
In Spain, you must know,
There's an end of King-Jo,
For grave Spaniards, I find, won't bear
JO-KING.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Verse Letter
What themes does it cover?
Political
War Military
What keywords are associated?
King Jo
Napoleon
Spain
Joseph Bonaparte
Peninsular War
Satirical Letter
Poem Details
Title
Jo King To Emperor Nap.
Subject
King Jo's Misfortunes In Spain
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
My Dear Brother Nap,
I'm O'erwhelm'd With Mishap,
My Fate, Without Jest, Is Provoking.
In Spain, You Must Know,
There's An End Of King Jo,
For Grave Spaniards, I Find, Won't Bear
Jo King.