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Poem
June 26, 1790
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
An acrostic poem by a lady praising a celebrated beauty admired by Congress gallants, depicting her as liberal, free, and embodying natural purity and vigor, with first letters suggesting 'liberty'.
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ACROSTIC. BY A LADY.
On a celebrated BEAUTY, once much admired by the gallants of Congress.
My Lady's noble bosom
She's liberal, candid, unreserved and free,
She's lov'd by Heroe's of the first degree.
Like pure, refracting, spotless, mountain snows,
In Alpine heights, where no rude footstep goes;
Balmy as zephyrs of Sabæan groves,
Easy and agile as the Stag that roves,
Rural as Auburn, on the village green
Tripping elastic round the eternal scene,
Youth, truth and vigor, blended in her mien.
On a celebrated BEAUTY, once much admired by the gallants of Congress.
My Lady's noble bosom
She's liberal, candid, unreserved and free,
She's lov'd by Heroe's of the first degree.
Like pure, refracting, spotless, mountain snows,
In Alpine heights, where no rude footstep goes;
Balmy as zephyrs of Sabæan groves,
Easy and agile as the Stag that roves,
Rural as Auburn, on the village green
Tripping elastic round the eternal scene,
Youth, truth and vigor, blended in her mien.
What sub-type of article is it?
Acrostic
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Liberty Independence
Political
What keywords are associated?
Acrostic
Beauty
Congress Gallants
Liberty
Lady Praise
Natural Metaphors
What entities or persons were involved?
By A Lady
Poem Details
Author
By A Lady
Subject
On A Celebrated Beauty, Once Much Admired By The Gallants Of Congress
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
She's Liberal, Candid, Unreserved And Free,
She's Lov'd By Heroe's Of The First Degree.
Like Pure, Refracting, Spotless, Mountain Snows,
In Alpine Heights, Where No Rude Footstep Goes;
Youth, Truth And Vigor, Blended In Her Mien.