The Pain and Sorrow of Evil Marriage

"The Pain and Sorrow of Evil Marriage" by Wynkyn de Worde is a funny poem from the 1500s that takes a close look at the troubles of being married. It uses jokes and sarcasm to talk about the problems husbands had with their wives back then. The story is told from the husband's point of view, and he talks about all the hard things about being married and what he learned from it. Through clever poems, he complains about how difficult his wife is, covering topics like being jealous, worrying about money, and feeling pressured by society. The husband deals with his complicated relationship with some dark jokes and real-life situations, eventually making the point that maybe it's better to not get married at all. The verses also hint at stories from the Bible as it critiques married life.