Characters from Life; Or, Moral Hints. In Verse

Life; Or, Moral Hints. In Verse is a work of moral lessons written in verse by James Parkerson. The book is divided into four sections, each containing a series of poems that explore different aspects of life. The characters in the book are not named, but they represent different aspects of life. The first section of the book focuses on the importance of living a moral life. It includes poems about the consequences of bad behavior, the importance of honesty, and the power of prayer. The second section of the book focuses on the importance of education and knowledge. It includes poems about the value of learning, the importance of hard work, and the power of knowledge. The third section of the book focuses on the importance of relationships. It includes poems about the importance of friendship, the power of love, and the importance of family. The fourth section of the book focuses on the importance of faith. It includes poems about the power of faith, the importance of trust, and the power of hope. Overall, the characters in Life; Or, Moral Hints. In Verse represent different aspects of life and the importance of living a moral life.

By James Parkerson · First published 1800 · Genre: Poetry, Moral Fiction, Realistic Fiction · 12 chapters · 8,822 words

First lines

Excess to mankind oft'times brings, Remorse with all its bitter stings; When cares oppress us in this life.

At times we drink to banish strife; But when its feeble aid is o'er, We are more wretched then before.

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: James Parkerson
• Date: 1800 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Poetry, Moral Fiction, Realistic Fiction
• Length: 8,822 words
• Structure: 12 chapters, 139 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Genres

• Poetry — The title of the book indicates that it is written in verse, which is a common form of poetry.
• Moral Fiction — The title of the book suggests that it is a work of fiction that is intended to impart moral lessons.
• Realistic Fiction — The title of the book suggests that it is a work of fiction that is based on real life events and characters.

Tags

English poetry · adieu · away · cried · day · death · er · ere · every · gain · heart · home

Contents

• ADMONITIONS TO THE DISSIPATED
• ON VIEWING THE CATTLE MARKET ON THE <br/> CASTLE HILL
• THE LION AND THE "ORANGE GROVE"
• THE CONVICT'S FAREWELL
• "ADVICE", &c
• AN ADDRESS "TO A MAN OF THE WORLD"
• SERIOUS REFLECTIONS
• AN ADDRESS "TO CALISTA", Taken from life
• A Dierge to THE MEMORY OF PRINCESS CHARLOTTE
• "TO THE MEMORY" OF AN AFFECTIONATE PARENT
• "ALBERT TO HANNAH"
• ON THE DEATH OF LORD NELSON

More by James Parkerson

• Lines on the Death of Lord Nelson (1806)
• Written Extempore (1806)
• The Bankrupt (1806)
• The Wretched Pair (1806)
• 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)
• Thoughts on Passing through a Church-Yard (1795)
• All works by James Parkerson