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The Lay of the Sheriff

By Philip Lybbe Powys Lybbe
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A comic, mock-heroic poem presents village celebration and the anxieties of a newly appointed county sheriff and his proud mother. The mother exults over feasts and local pride while attendants sing; the sheriff frets over ceremonial obligations, coaches, liveries, judges, and the loss of his easy routines, imagining spectacle and social expectations. Through playful exaggeration and rural detail the verse satirizes provincial vanity, ceremonial pomp, and personal unease, alternating public fanfare with private worry and comic domestic scenes.

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Philip Lybbe Powys Lybbe

Philip Lybbe Powys was an English author known for his work in the early 20th century. His notable work, "The Lay of the Sheriff," showcases his literary style and thematic interests. While not widely recognized today, Powys contributed to the literary landscape of his time, reflecting the cultural and social dynamics of England. His writing often blends elements of narrative and poetry, offering readers a glimpse into the historical context of his era.

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