Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1033

Beginner’s Luck

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

1034

Love at First Bite

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

1035

The Last Commandment

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

1036

Happy Government

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

1037

The Golden Age of Carausius

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

1038

Heracles and the Girdle of Hippolyte

A princess covets the belt of a warrior-queen, so Heracles is despatched to get it for her.