Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

← Page 1

37

Cat and Cook

A little fable about a cat, a chicken and some wasted words.

38

Traitorous Designs

In August, 1775, King George III responded to the news of rebellion in the American colonies.

39

Then Hate Me When Thou Wilt

If he is going to drop him, the embattled poet would prefer his friend to get on with it.

40

Ministerial Myopia

We all want our politicians to be clever men, but being cunning isn’t the same as being wise.

41

A Most Successful Holiday

The best holidays are the ones that make us long for home.

42

The Object of a Liberal Education

Thomas Huxley believed that if schools did not ground their pupils in common sense, life’s examinations would be painful.