Selected Poems (1685-1700)

Selected Poems (1685-1700) by John Tutchin is a gathering of poems from the late 1600s by an English poet and journalist celebrated for making fun of things and commenting on politics. Through his verses, Tutchin touches on society's problems, his own life events, and deep thoughts, all while using his unique sense of humor. He mixes jokes with meaningful observations, tackling subjects like unfair rule, the mistakes people make, and what it means to be human. For example, in "Tory Catch," he mocks drunken parties, and in "The Earth-quake of Jamaica," he uses strong images to think about natural disasters and their significance. Tutchin's poems often criticize authority and greed, especially in "A Pindarick Ode in the Praise of Folly and Knavery," where he looks at how foolishness and cleverness can be opposites. This variety shows how skilled Tutchin was as a writer and lets readers understand the confusing political and social atmosphere of his era.