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Poem
April 22, 1868
North Iowa Times
Mcgregor, Clayton County, Iowa
What is this article about?
A narrative poem about a lady who admires actor David Garrick in a gallant role but loses interest after seeing him as the clownish Scrub, highlighting the importance of outward appearance in attraction. Ends with an advertisement for West-Emporium clothing.
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THE LADY AND THE ACTOR.
While Garrick, wonder of the stage,
Astonished the preceding age
A lady, fair as May,
Young, wealthy, and of noble line,
For whom did many suitors pine,
Once went to see him play.
He acted a gay, gallant youth
With such vivacity and truth,
The lady's heart was won:
Her friends perceived how she was charmed
And greatly was their pride alarmed—
But what was to be done?
They took her, now, to see him act
The part of "Scrub," and 'tis a fact
That soon her dream was o'er;
He seemed so clownish, dull and plain,
The lady thence shunned Drury Lane,
And thought of G. no more.
This shows what great importance lies
In certain styles of outward guise,
Though still the man's the same;
And if you'd act a winning part
Seek Clothing from the shrine of art.
Which West-Emporium we name.
While Garrick, wonder of the stage,
Astonished the preceding age
A lady, fair as May,
Young, wealthy, and of noble line,
For whom did many suitors pine,
Once went to see him play.
He acted a gay, gallant youth
With such vivacity and truth,
The lady's heart was won:
Her friends perceived how she was charmed
And greatly was their pride alarmed—
But what was to be done?
They took her, now, to see him act
The part of "Scrub," and 'tis a fact
That soon her dream was o'er;
He seemed so clownish, dull and plain,
The lady thence shunned Drury Lane,
And thought of G. no more.
This shows what great importance lies
In certain styles of outward guise,
Though still the man's the same;
And if you'd act a winning part
Seek Clothing from the shrine of art.
Which West-Emporium we name.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ballad
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
Garrick
Lady Actor
Appearances
Drury Lane
West Emporium
Clothing Advertisement
Poem Details
Title
The Lady And The Actor.
Subject
On Judging By Appearances In Acting And Attraction
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
While Garrick, Wonder Of The Stage,
Astonished The Preceding Age
This Shows What Great Importance Lies
In Certain Styles Of Outward Guise,
Though Still The Man's The Same;
And If You'd Act A Winning Part
Seek Clothing From The Shrine Of Art.
Which West Emporium We Name.