02723cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000210011324501610013426400510029530000470034633600260039333700260041933800360044550000310048150504030051250800630091552013070097853400450228565300190233085600430234999900170239233456UtSlPG20260610133749.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aParkerson, James13aAn Address to a Wealthy Libertine :bor, the Melancholy Effects of Seduction; with a Letter from an Unfortunate Farmer's Daughter, to her Parents in Norfolk 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-08-170 aAn address to a wealthy libertine; or, the melancholy effects of seduction -- A letter from Miss Maria C***, to her parents at -- To the memory of Mr. Page, late of Pulham Market -- Political surgeon -- Cheerful Isaac -- To the memory of Mr. Self, late of Pulham Market Hall -- The valiant captain -- Old Jack: a song -- On the death of Ben Gee -- Elegy on the deaths of Mr. Beale and his daughter.  aTranscribed from the early 1800’s edition by David Price  a"An Address to a Wealthy Libertine" by James Parkerson is a moralistic poem written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of seduction and the impact of a libertine lifestyle on innocent victims, particularly focusing on the plight of a farmer's daughter led astray. The narrative reflects the societal values and concerns of its time, emphasizing the importance of virtue and the dangers of moral decay.  The poem consists of two primary sections: the address to the wealthy libertine and a letter from the unfortunate farmer's daughter to her parents. The author criticizes a man whose seduction has resulted in the ruin of a young woman, Stella, leading her to shame and despair. Through evocative language, the poem elucidates the emotional and social consequences of such actions, not only for the victims but also for the seducers, who find themselves marked by guilt and scorn. The heartfelt letter from Maria, the farmer's daughter, conveys her remorse and longing for redemption, revealing the internal struggles faced by women in a society that often condemns rather than forgives. Overall, the poem serves as a poignant reminder of the moral responsibilities individuals have toward one another. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33456  c74302d74302