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100	1		_aDoesticks, Q. K. Philander, _d1831-1875
245	1	0	_aNothing to Say : _bA Slight Slap at Mobocratic Snobbery, Which Has 'Nothing to Do' with 'Nothing to Wear'
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-11-20
508			_aProduced by Barbara Tozier and Bill Tozier
520			_a"Nothing to Say" by Q. K. Philander Doesticks is a satirical poem written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a critique of societal snobbery and the false judgments often made about wealth and virtue during the era. Through humor and allegory, the author addresses themes of class distinction and hypocrisy, particularly focusing on the perceptions surrounding the wealthy versus the poor. In "Nothing to Say," the narrator introduces a character that symbolizes societal prejudices against those who are affluent, suggesting that the wealthy are often unfairly vilified as uncharitable and morally corrupt. The narrative unfolds through a conversation between a character named Charity and the embodiment of mobocratic snobbery, exploring real-life philanthropic acts that contradict these stereotypes. As they journey through various settings, Charity highlights the efforts of the wealthy in charitable activities, challenging the notion that virtue is exclusively found among the "poorest." The poem concludes with a reflection on true honor and morality, suggesting that both rich and poor play critical roles in philanthropy and that superficial judgments often obscure this reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPoetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27299
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