Poetical Works

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Poetical Works

by James Parkerson

EN·~26 minutes

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Description

A modest yet resonant anthology gathers elegies, lively sketches, and impromptu verses that echo the concerns of everyday life in an age of rapid change. The poet’s hand moves from tender remembrance to sharp social observation, offering readers a window into the hopes, regrets, and fleeting joys of ordinary people. The language is plain enough to feel conversational, while the rhythm carries a quiet musicality that rewards repeated listening.

At the heart of the collection lies a long, mournful piece about a man whose reckless youth leads to ruin and the relentless grip of debt. Through vivid images of taverns, courtroom summons, and auctioneers, the poet sketches the stark reality of insolvency, exposing both personal shame and the harsh mechanics of the law. The verses balance self‑reproach with a candid critique of creditors, portraying a struggle that feels both intimate and universally relevant.

Interwoven with the lament are practical admonitions—warnings against excess, counsel to embrace humility, and a call to find dignity even when fortunes have turned. Listeners who appreciate thoughtful, historically grounded poetry will find this collection both moving and thought‑provoking.

Details

Full title

Poetical Works Comprising Elegies, Sketches from Life, Pathetic, and Extempore Pieces

Language

en

Duration

~26 minutes (25K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2010-05-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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James Parkerson

Best known today through surviving early 19th-century verse, this little-known poet wrote elegies, sketches, and moral pieces that reflect everyday life as well as public feeling. His work has been preserved in digital libraries, giving modern listeners a glimpse of a once-obscure literary voice.

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