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John Poole

John Poole was an English playwright and author known for his contributions to the theatrical landscape of the early 19th century. His works often blended humor with social commentary, reflecting the cultural milieu of his time. Among his notable plays, 'The Scape-Goat: A Farce in One Act' stands out for its sharp wit and engaging narrative, showcasing Poole's ability to craft entertaining yet thought-provoking theater. In addition to his plays, Poole also authored 'Christmas Festivities: Tales, Sketches, and Characters,' which offered a collection of stories and reflections that captured the spirit of the holiday season. This work not only highlighted his versatility as a writer but also contributed to the tradition of Christmas literature in England. Poole's legacy lies in his ability to intertwine humor with deeper themes, making his works relevant in the context of both theatrical history and the evolution of festive storytelling in the 19th century.

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“Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup,They slither wildly as they slip away across the universePools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my open mind,Possessing and caressing me.Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes,They call me on and on across the universe,Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter boxThey tumble blindly as they make their wayAcross the universeSounds of laughter shades of love areRinging through my open ears inciting and inviting meLimitless undying love which shines around me like a Million suns, and calls me on and onAcross the universe””

“It was not enough to be the last guy she kissed. I wanted to be the last one she loved. And I knew I wasn’t. I knew it, and I hated her for it. I hated her for not caring about me. I hated her for leaving that night, and I hated myself , too, not only because I let her go but because if I had been enough for her, she wouldn’t have even wanted to leave. She would have just lain with me and talked and cried, and I would have listened and kissed at her tears as they pooled in her eyes.””

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“Pools of sorrow waves of joy are drifting thorough my open mind possessing and caressing m””

“Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup,They slither wildly as they slip away across the universePools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my open mind,Possessing and caressing me.Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes,They call me on and on across the universe,Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter boxThey tumble blindly as they make their wayAcross the universeSounds of laughter shades of love areRinging through my open ears inciting and inviting meLimitless undying love which shines around me like a Million suns, and calls me on and onAcross the universe””

“It was not enough to be the last guy she kissed. I wanted to be the last one she loved. And I knew I wasn’t. I knew it, and I hated her for it. I hated her for not caring about me. I hated her for leaving that night, and I hated myself , too, not only because I let her go but because if I had been enough for her, she wouldn’t have even wanted to leave. She would have just lain with me and talked and cried, and I would have listened and kissed at her tears as they pooled in her eyes.””

Looking for Alaska

“Pools of sorrow waves of joy are drifting thorough my open mind possessing and caressing m””

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The comicsketch-book;or, Sketchesand...

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Paul Pry'sJournal of aResidence atLittle...

John Poole

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ChristmasFestivities:Tales,Sketches,...

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HamletTravestie:In ThreeActs, wit...

John Poole

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The villageschoolimproved;or, The n...

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LittlePedlingtonand thePedlington...

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ComicSketches andRecollecti...

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HamletTravestie:In ThreeActs

John Poole

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Patrician &Parvenu, Or,"ConfusionWorse...

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HamletTravestie:in ThreeActs: Wit...

John Poole

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TheScape-goat:A Farce inOne Act

John Poole

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Paul Pry'sDelicateAttentions:And Other...

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Intrigue: AComicInterlude

John Poole

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The Hole inthe Wall: AFarce in TwoActs

John Poole

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