Old Fashioned Fun

When that old joke was new,
    It was not hard to joke,
And puns we now pooh-pooh,
    Great laughter would provoke.

True wit was seldom heard,
    And humor shown by few,
When reign'd King George the Third,
    And that old joke was new.

It passed indeed for wit,
    Did this achievement rare,
When down your friend would sit,
    To steal away his chair.

You brought him to the floor,
    You bruised him black and blue,
And this would cause a roar,
    When your old joke was new.

                    W. M. Thackeray.

William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist of the 19th century. Born in Calcutta, India, he is best known for his satirical works, particularly his novel 'Vanity Fair,' a panoramic portrait of English society. His works are known for their insightful representation of human character and society, often infused with a sense of satire. Thackeray's other notable works include 'Pendennis,' 'The Newcomes,' and 'The History of Henry Esmond.' He passed away in London in 1863.

William Makepeace Thackeray

English

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