"The First of May: a new version of a celebrated modern ballad" by Anna H. Drury is a humorous poem from the Victorian era that explores the planning of the Great Exhibition of 1851. The poem tells of Prince Albert’s work to bring different countries together for the exhibition, all while facing worries about whether it would succeed and if the public would be happy. Queen Victoria's strong belief in the project is shown against Albert's concerns, highlighting her faith in the people. The story builds to a lively picture of the opening day, celebrating themes of togetherness and the happiness that comes from achieving something great as a community, painting the Exhibition as a key moment for the British.
The first of May: a new version of a celebrated modern ballad sixth edition
By Anna H. (Anna Harriet) Drury
Amidst royal worries, a grand exhibition comes to life, uniting a nation in celebration despite fears of failure.
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Anna Harriett Drury was an English novelist who wrote "conventional romances, with a few sharp observations on the role of unattached women in their relatives' houses". She also published poetry and other novels, some marked as intended "for boys".
Anna Harriett Drury was an English novelist who wrote "conventional romances, with a few sharp observations on the role of unattached women in their relatives' houses". She also published poetry and other novels, some marked as intended "for boys".
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