The Art of Politicks

"The Art of Politicks" by James Bramston is a funny poem from the 1700s that makes fun of politics. It looks at the political talks and behaviors of people in power, using humor to show what was wrong with the political world at the time. The poem gives funny tips to people who want to be politicians, talking about things like the fighting between different political groups and the strange ways elections were run. By comparing politicians to historical figures and pointing out how silly the government can be, the poem is a commentary on the complications and failures of political ambition, expressing sadness about the lack of honesty and principles in politics.