In this episode we read satirical poems by Hillary Bellock, mocking the trend of over the top violent lessons in 19th century children's books.
Henry King; Who chewed bits of String, and was early cut off in Dreadful Agonies.
Matilda; Who told Lies, and was Burned to Death.
Lord Lundy; Who was too Freely Moved to Tears, and thereby ruined his Political Career.
George;Who played with a Dangerous Toy, and suffered a Catastrophe of considerable Dimensions.
You can read these and more poems here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/27424/27424-h/27424-h.htm
Music: Run Amok by Kevin MacLeod
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