The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder

In "The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder," William Hone presents a satirical examination of the social and political intricacies surrounding royal matrimony in 19th-century England. Through a unique blend of humor and pointed critique, Hone employs various literary styles'—including verse, dialogue, and caricature'—to illuminate the absurdities of courtship, marriage, and the expectations placed upon wo...