The Choise of Valentines; Or the Merie Ballad of Nash His Dildo

"The Choise of Valentines; Or the Merie Ballad of Nash His Dildo" by Thomas Nash is a humorous poem from the Elizabethan era that pokes fun at love and desire during the Valentine season. It tells the story of someone looking for love but instead finds themself in a series of funny and awkward situations, even ending up at a questionable house. The main character's search takes a surprising turn when they decide a dildo will have to work instead, making the poem a funny take on dating and relationships.