Briefless Barrister

Briefless Barrister

by John Godfrey Saxe

The Briefless Barrister, a humorous poem by John Godfrey Saxe, satirizes the legal profession. The poem's protagonist, a lawyer without clients, laments his lack of success and the challenges of his profession. Saxe uses wit and humor to poke fun at the legal system, lawyers, and the pursuit of justice. The poem's clever wordplay and memorable characters make it a delight for readers who enjoy satire and legal humor.

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Foliage: Various Poems Cover image

Foliage: Various Poems by William Henry Davies

This collection of poems, 'Foliage,' presents a selection of William Henry Davies' works, showcasing his keen eye for the natural world and his abilit...

Anthology of Massachusetts Poets Cover image

Anthology of Massachusetts Poets by William Stanley Braithwaite

This collection, compiled by William Stanley Braithwaite, presents a diverse selection of poetry from Massachusetts. It showcases both celebrated and...

Everlasting Flowers Cover image

Everlasting Flowers by D. H. Lawrence

LibriVox volunteers bring you 9 different recordings of Everlasting Flowers by D. H. Lawrence.

Coming of Bill Cover image

Coming of Bill by P. G. Wodehouse

Ruth Delane is a beautiful and wealthy young woman who falls in love with Kirk, a charming but penniless artist. Despite the objections of her father...

Bible (ASV) 18: Job Cover image

Bible (ASV) 18: Job by American Standard Version

The Book of Job (American Standard Version) is presented in forty-two chapters and is one of the Old Testament Wisdom Books. The narrative chronicles...

Pomona's Travels Cover image

Pomona's Travels by Frank R. Stockton

Pomona and Jone of Rudder Grange fame travel to England and Scotland. Along the way, Pomona tangles with wild pigs, haymaking, hotels great and small,...

Sonnet 023 Cover image

Sonnet 023 by William Shakespeare

LibriVox volunteers bring you eight different readings of William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 23, a weekly poetry project.(Summary by Annie Coleman)

Poems Cover image

Poems by Elizabeth Stoddard

Elizabeth Stoddard's poetry explores the yearning for freedom and an idealized life, free from societal constraints. Her verses convey a sense of ent...

Hunting-Song of the Seeonee Pack Cover image

Hunting-Song of the Seeonee Pack by Rudyard Kipling

The Hunting-Song of the Seeonee Pack is a poem from Rudyard Kipling's classic children's book, The Jungle Book. It captures the primal spirit of the w...

Rover Vol. 01 No. 13 Cover image

Rover Vol. 01 No. 13 by Lawrence Labree

Published in 1843, "The Rover" was a weekly magazine that offered a selection of short stories, poems, and engravings. Edited by Seba Smith and Lawre...

Reviews for Briefless Barrister

No reviews posted or approved, yet...