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100	1		_aParkerson, James
245	1	4	_aThe Bankrupt; Or, Advice to the Insolvent. : _bA Poem, addressed to a friend, with other pieces
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-05-06
505	0		_aThe bankrupt -- The wretched pair -- Lines on the death of Lord Nelson -- Written extempore, on receipt of a letter, dated Sept. 26, 1806.
508			_aTranscribed from the 1806 S. Kitton edition by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly supplying the images from which this transcription was made
520			_a"The Bankrupt; Or, Advice to the Insolvent" by James Parkerson is a poem written in the early 19th century. This reflective piece explores themes of financial distress and personal downfall, examining the struggles faced by individuals in debt and the consequences of their actions. The work serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of vice and mismanagement, offering moral insights into the impact of one's choices on both personal and familial relationships. The poem follows a narrator who recounts his descent into bankruptcy due to a life of excess and poor decisions, ultimately leading him to a state of despair and humiliation. As he faces the legal repercussions of his financial misdeeds, he reflects on the emotional toll it takes not only on himself but also on his loved ones, including a faithful wife who suffers due to his choices. The narrative serves to highlight the insidious nature of debt and the social attitudes toward those in financial ruin, while also offering a glimpse of hope through the law’s potential for mercy and starting anew. Through its poignant verses, the poem encapsulates the complexities of human experience in the shadow of financial hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish poetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32275
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