Project Gutenberg 2020-03-16 Public domain in the USA. 81 Lybbe, Philip Lybbe Powys The Lay of the Sheriff Produced by Al Haines "The Lay of the Sheriff" by Philip Lybbe Powys Lybbe is a satirical poem written in the late 19th century. This humorous work explores the intricacies and absurdities of holding the office of a sheriff in a provincial setting, particularly during the annual Assizes. The narrative is steeped in the social customs and foibles of the time, offering a reflection of local governance and the pomp surrounding the sheriff's duties. The storyline centers around a character named Mr. Vanderstegen, who has recently been appointed as the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire. The poem captures his humorous anxieties, preparations, and the social events surrounding his new role, including a grand dinner and the welcoming of judges. Through a blend of lighthearted verse and vivid character portrayals, Lybbe paints a picture of the pressures faced by the sheriff, the chaotic atmosphere of the Assize festivities, and the often comical outcomes of such celebrated events. With its witty observations and engaging narrative, "The Lay of the Sheriff" delights in the folly of social expectations and the character's attempts to navigate his newfound responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Vanderstegen, John -- Poetry Sheriffs -- England -- Oxfordshire -- Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Humour Category: British Literature 68606 2025-06-24T09:27:34.633276 text/html 45378 2024-10-17T15:39:12 text/html 151893 2025-06-24T09:27:37.352744 application/epub+zip 150533 2025-06-24T09:27:35.246257 application/epub+zip 83915 2025-06-24T09:27:34.921249 application/epub+zip 186082 2025-06-24T09:27:38.950732 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 176123 2025-06-24T09:27:36.988240 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109705 2022-09-27T15:43:21.273538 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 51289 2023-09-26T07:54:42.937738 text/plain 31544 2024-10-17T15:39:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 14952 2025-06-24T09:27:39.095710 application/rdf+xml 9901 2025-06-24T09:27:35.008282 image/jpeg 1785 2025-06-24T09:27:34.964220 image/jpeg 145219 2025-06-24T09:27:34.644261 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog