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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAmusing Trial in which a Yankee Lawyer Renders a Just Verdict |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-01-25 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Amusing Trial in which a Yankee Lawyer Renders a Just Verdict" by Anonymous is a poem written in the early 19th century. This literary work addresses the moral complexities of slavery, examining the relationship between a slave and his master through a lens of social justice and individual freedom. The book serves as a commentary on the attitudes towards slavery during the period, highlighting both the internal conflict of the characters and the broader societal implications of enslavement. In the poem, we follow the story of a slave named Cuff who contemplates his life under a lawyer master. Although Cuff is provided with basic comforts, he feels the weight of his bondage. After much consideration, he decides to escape, prompting the lawyer to chase after him. However, as the lawyer rides in pursuit, he experiences a moral awakening, questioning the nature of authority and slavery. Ultimately, he resolves to let Cuff go, recognizing that all individuals possess an inherent right to freedom, suggesting a shift in moral compass and advocating for justice over personal possession. This work encourages readers to reflect on the deeper implications of freedom and humanity, challenging the norms of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cPublished at the Office of the Youth's Cabinet, 126 Fulton Street. New York, 1841 |
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| 653 | _aPoetry | ||
| 653 | _aSlavery -- United States -- Fiction | ||
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