02800cam a22003133u 4500 32276 UtSlPG 20260610133733.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Parkerson, James Poetical Works : Comprising Elegies, Sketches from Life, Pathetic, and Extempore Pieces Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-05-06 The bankrupt -- An address to the insolvent -- To the memory of an affectionate parent -- Thoughts on passing through a church-yard -- On the death of Mr. Charles Savory -- Epitaph to the above -- The injured to the injurer -- On the death of Lord Nelson -- Truth -- Betsy's tears: a song -- The reproach -- Albert to Hannah -- On seeing an amiable woman distressed in mind -- A mother's address to the deity -- On seeing a young nobleman imprisoned for debt -- Life -- On seeing colours consecrated: presented by Mrs. Berkley. Transcribed from the early 1800’s copy by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly supplying the images from which this transcription was made "Poetical Works by James Parkerson" is a collection of poems compiled by the author James Parkerson, likely written in the early 19th century. This book features various poetic forms, including elegies and extempore pieces, centering around themes of personal reflection, morality, and social commentary. Parkerson's work traverses topics of love, loss, hardship, and the broader human experience, aiming to resonate with the emotions and struggles faced by individuals. The poems within this collection explore a range of subjects, including the trials of financial ruin in "The Bankrupt," the sorrow of losing a loved one in "To the Memory of an Affectionate Parent," and reflections on moral integrity in "Truth." Each piece is imbued with heartfelt sentiment, significant life lessons, and poignant observations about society and human behavior. Parkerson's verses advocate for honesty and resilience while exploring the consequences of vice and the hope for redemption through personal accountability. Through his lyrical expression, he invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the importance of virtue amidst life's adversities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32276 73122 73122