- Other Metaphorical
John Bull's Railway Station
A political allegory in support of Tariff Reform with Joseph Chamberlain as the hero.
A political allegory in support of Tariff Reform with Joseph Chamberlain as the hero.
A satire imagining various upper class characters working for the Steam Washing company
Metaphorical use of railway signals. Advice on the perils of courtship and matrimony.
Overview of the Songs and Poems in this Category:
Main Themes and Motifs
Steam and steam powered machinery were used as metaphors in a wide variety of contexts.
Chronology
1810-19
1820-29 721
1830-39
1840-49
1850-59
1860-69
1870-79
1880-89 438
1890-99
1900-09 196
1910-19
1920-29
Historical Background
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A political allegory in support of Tariff Reform with Joseph Chamberlain as the hero.
Metaphorical use of railway signals. Advice on the perils of courtship and matrimony.
A satire imagining various upper class characters working for the Steam Washing company