Hudibras, in Three Parts, Written in the Time of the Late Wars

"Hudibras" by Samuel Butler is a witty poem set during the English Civil War, poking fun at the chaos of the time. It follows Sir Hudibras, a knight who thinks highly of himself, as he gets into silly adventures that expose the ridiculousness of the war and the people involved. He and his squire, Ralpho, stumble through crazy situations, making readers laugh at their foolish actions and think about serious things like loyalty and what people really want during confusing times. The poem is a funny way of looking at the religious and political problems that were common back then, showing how people can be both smart and dumb at the same time.