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Famous Abetted Poems by Famous Poets

These are examples of famous Abetted poems written by some of the greatest and most-well-known modern and classical poets. PoetrySoup is a great educational poetry resource of famous abetted poems. These examples illustrate what a famous abetted poem looks like and its form, scheme, or style (where appropriate).

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by Carroll, Lewis
...depends
On an ancient manorial right. 

"In the matter of Treason the pig would appear
To have aided, but scarcely abetted: 
While the charge of Insolvency fails, it is clear, 
If you grant the plea 'never indebted'. 

"The fact of Desertion I will not dispute: 
But its guilt, as I trust, is removed
(So far as relates to the costs of this suit) 
By the Alibi which has been proved. 

"My poor client's fate now depends on your votes." 
Here the speaker sat down...Read more of this...



by Carroll, Lewis
...depends
 On an ancient manorial right.

"In the matter of Treason the pig would appear
 To have aided, but scarcely abetted:
While the charge of Insolvency fails, it is clear,
 If you grant the plea 'never indebted.'

"The fact of Desertion I will not dispute;
 But its guilt, as I trust, is removed
(So far as relates to the costs of this suit)
 By the Alibi which has been proved.

"My poor client's fate now depends on your votes."
 Here the speaker sat down in...Read more of this...

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