A Poem to the Memory of our late lamented Queen Caroline of England
by Parkerson, James
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Project Gutenberg
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Project Gutenberg ID
33150
Reading Ease
Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
Summary
"A Poem to the Memory of our late lamented Queen Caroline of England" by J. Parkerson, Jun. is a poem written during the early 19th century. This literary work serves as a tribute to Queen Caroline, who faced significant societal and political challenges during her life. The poem reflects on her struggles, portraying her as a martyr to malice and injustice in the face of corruption and public scrutiny. The poem encapsulates the tumultuous life of Queen Caroline, highlighting her unfair treatment and the public's reaction to her plight. Parkerson expresses remorse over the corrupt forces that conspired against her, detailing the trial that she endured, where she was falsely accused and vilified. Through vivid imagery and passionate prose, the author condemns those responsible for her suffering and advocates for justice and reform within the society that allowed such abuses to occur. Ultimately, the poem serves both as a lament for Queen Caroline and a broader critique of the political and social conditions of the time, calling for the recognition of truth and the rights of the oppressed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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en
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PR
bookshelf
Category: Poetry
Category: British Literature
subject
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821 -- Poetry
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