The Squire and his Cur

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That politician tops his part,
Who readily can lie with art.

John Gay

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Topic

Politics and lies Politicians Politics

Author

John Gay

Source

The Squire and his Cur Fables (John Gay)

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1732 1730s 18th century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Gay, John. "The Squire and his Cur." Fables. London: John Knapton, Paul Knapton, and T. Cox, 1738, pt. 2, I. 27.