Agnes Lee's "Convention" is a collection of satirical poems that offer a witty and incisive commentary on the absurdities and hypocrisies of human nature, particularly as manifested in the political and social conventions of her time. Lee's sharp wit and keen eye for detail expose the foibles and vanities of those in power, as well as the gullibility and hypocrisy of the masses who follow them. While her targets are often specific to the Victorian era in which she wrote, her insights into human behavior remain relevant and thought-provoking today.