The Mohawks A Satirical Poem - Morgan, Lady Sydney Owenson

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The Mohawks A Satirical Poem is a work of literature by Lady Sydney Owenson, also known as Lady Morgan. The book is a satirical poem that takes a humorous look at the fashionable Mohawk hairstyle that was popular in the late 18th century. The poem is written in rhyming couplets and is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Mohawk culture. Lady Morgan's poem is a commentary on the absurdity of fashion and the lengths to which people will go to be fashionable. The Mohawk hairstyle, which involved shaving the sides of the head and leaving a strip of hair down the middle, was seen as a symbol of rebellion and nonconformity. Lady Morgan's poem pokes fun at this idea, suggesting that the Mohawk hairstyle is nothing more than a passing fad that will soon be forgotten.Throughout the poem, Lady Morgan uses humor and satire to criticize the Mohawk hairstyle and the people who wear it. She also takes aim at other aspects of Mohawk culture, such as their love of hunting and their supposed lack of manners. The poem is a witty and entertaining read that provides a unique perspective on the fashion trends of the late 18th century.When earth was young, e'er by a curious wife Tempted--seduc'd, unhappy Adam fell, (In our times, when the dev'l would breed a strife, He finds our neighbour's spouse a surer spell) .This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work....