On Seeing an Amiable Woman Distressed in Mind
The poem explores the speaker's observation of a woman who appears to be troubled and anxious. The speaker notes her amiable nature, which contrasts with her current state of distress. The poem suggests that the woman's inner turmoil may be caused by external circumstances or internal struggles. The speaker's tone is one of detached observation, highlighting the disparity between the woman's outward appearance and her inner emotional state.
By James Parkerson · First published 1795 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Sentimental · 181 words
First lines
Oh gracious God, her peace restore, / And make her sufferings less; / Let frenzied thoughts disturb no more, / Or sorrow on her press.
Pour down thy blessings, on a mind / Encompass'd round by grief; / Let fortune smile and friends be kind, / To nature grant relief.
'Twas pure affection caus'd her tears, / And furrow'd beauty's face; / But thou can lull to rest her fears, / By thy almighty grace.
May guardian angels plant their seat, / Beside the lovely fair; / While hope and comfort frequent meet, / To keep her from despair.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Parkerson
- Date: 1795 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Sentimental, Pastoral
- Length: 181 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The text contains appeals to God and references to divine intervention, aligning with religious themes.
- Sentimental — The focus on emotions, such as distress and hope, and the appeal to virtue and comfort, are indicative of sentimental literature.
- Pastoral — The invocation of tranquility and nature-related imagery suggests elements of pastoral themes.
Tags
Philosophical Essay · Literary Analysis · Psychological Insight · Social Commentary · Moral Dilemma · Human Nature · Emotional Depth · Intellectual Exploration · Critical Thinking · Cultural Context · Historical Significance · Existential Questioning
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