Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

← Page 1

1057

Lost Innocence

In the fourth century, Britain’s Christians acquired a taste for watering down the mystery of their message.

1058

Beginner’s Luck

As proof that ‘Providence protects children and idiots’, Mark Twain recalls his first taste of ten-pin bowling.

1059

Love at First Bite

Sam felt that his epic romance might have started more promisingly.

1060

The Last Commandment

Anglo-Saxon poet Cynewulf imagines the farewell between Jesus and his Apostles, forty days after his resurrection.

1061

Happy Government

Lady Glencora scolds the Earl of Brentford for political inactivity, but he warns her to be careful what she wishes for.

1062

The Golden Age of Carausius

A Roman commander facing court martial took refuge in politics, and for ten years London was an imperial capital.