A Poem to the Memory of our Late Lamented Queen
The poem is a lamentation of the queen's death and a tribute to her memory. It expresses sorrow and regret at her passing, highlighting her virtues and qualities that made her a beloved figure in England. The language used is formal and ornate, reflecting the poetic style of the time. The poem also touches on the queen's role as a patron of the arts and her influence on the cultural landscape of England.
By James Parkerson · First published 1795 · Genre: Poetry, Political Satire, Historical · 2,086 words
First lines
As a Briton, this tribute I pay to my Queen, Who late fell a martyr to malice and spleen; To add to her sorrows in this fleeting life, Misfortune had made her a young widow'd wife.
England saw Brunswick's daughter surrounded by foes; And, therefore determin'd their arts to oppose.
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A Poem to the Memory of our Late Lamented Queen Caroline of England is listed on Textopian as a poem by James Parkerson, dated 1795 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Parkerson
- Date: 1795 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Political Satire, Historical, Elegy, Social Commentary
- Length: 2,086 words
- Structure: 1 section, 44 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Political Satire — The poem critiques political figures and societal issues, using irony and sarcasm to highlight corruption and injustice.
- Historical — The poem references specific historical events and figures, particularly related to Queen Caroline and the political climate of the time.
- Elegy — The poem serves as a lament for Queen Caroline, expressing sorrow and mourning for her plight and death.
Tags
Elegy · Poem · Monarchy · Royal · Biographical · Historical · Lamentation · Mourning · Funeral · Obituary · Tribute · Queen
More by James Parkerson
- Lines on the Death of Lord Nelson (1806)
- Written Extempore (1806)
- The Bankrupt (1806)
- The Wretched Pair (1806)
- Characters from Life; Or, Moral Hints. In Verse (1800)
- The Convict's Farewell: with Advice to Criminals, Before and After Trial (1800)
- An Address to the Insolvent (1795)
- To the Memory of an Affectionate Parent (1796)
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