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Poem
July 15, 1737
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A lady resolves to reject the pursuit of praise and fame that leads women to coquetry and loose advances, declaring that one who is tempted shares blame and should deny suitors firmly.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
The Lady's RESOLVE.
Whilst Thirst of Praise, and vain Desire of Fame
In every Age is every Woman's Aim;
With Courtship pleas'd, of silly Toasters proud,
Fond of a Train, and happy in a Crowd;
On every Fool bestowing some kind Glance,
Each Coquette owing to some loose Advance:
Whilst Beauties lay their Baits to be pursued,
And think they're virtuous, if not grossly lewd:
Let this great Maxim always be my Guide:
She is in part to blame, who has been tried:
He comes too near, who comes to be denied.
Whilst Thirst of Praise, and vain Desire of Fame
In every Age is every Woman's Aim;
With Courtship pleas'd, of silly Toasters proud,
Fond of a Train, and happy in a Crowd;
On every Fool bestowing some kind Glance,
Each Coquette owing to some loose Advance:
Whilst Beauties lay their Baits to be pursued,
And think they're virtuous, if not grossly lewd:
Let this great Maxim always be my Guide:
She is in part to blame, who has been tried:
He comes too near, who comes to be denied.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Epigram
What themes does it cover?
Satire Society
Moral Virtue
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Lady Resolve
Coquetry
Courtship
Virtue
Satire Women
Moral Maxim
Poem Details
Title
The Lady's Resolve.
Subject
A Lady's Resolve Against Coquetry
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Let This Great Maxim Always Be My Guide:
She Is In Part To Blame, Who Has Been Tried:
He Comes Too Near, Who Comes To Be Denied.