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Poem
November 28, 1800
Gazette Of The United States, & Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
An epigram in the spirit of Robert Burns, wishing an independent author prosperity, protection from knaves and fools, and an honorable grave recognized by men of letters and worth.
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The following independent epigram for the prosperity of an independent author is worthy of the spirit of the late high minded, and regretted Burns.
I will not present you with the unmeaning compliments of the season, but I will send you my warmest wishes, and most ardent prayers, that Fortune may never throw your subsistence to the mercy of a knave, or set your character on the judgement of a fool ; but that UPRIGHT AND ERECT, you may walk to an honest grave, where men of letters shall say here lies one, who did honor to Science, and men of worth shall say, here lies one, who did honor to human nature.
I will not present you with the unmeaning compliments of the season, but I will send you my warmest wishes, and most ardent prayers, that Fortune may never throw your subsistence to the mercy of a knave, or set your character on the judgement of a fool ; but that UPRIGHT AND ERECT, you may walk to an honest grave, where men of letters shall say here lies one, who did honor to Science, and men of worth shall say, here lies one, who did honor to human nature.
What sub-type of article is it?
Epigram
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Epigram
Burns
Independent Author
Prosperity
Moral Virtue
Honor Science
Human Nature
What entities or persons were involved?
Worthy Of The Spirit Of The Late High Minded, And Regretted Burns
Poem Details
Author
Worthy Of The Spirit Of The Late High Minded, And Regretted Burns
Subject
For The Prosperity Of An Independent Author
Key Lines
I Will Not Present You With The Unmeaning Compliments Of The Season, But I Will Send You My Warmest Wishes, And Most Ardent Prayers, That Fortune May Never Throw Your Subsistence To The Mercy Of A Knave, Or Set Your Character On The Judgement Of A Fool ; But That Upright And Erect, You May Walk To An Honest Grave, Where Men Of Letters Shall Say Here Lies One, Who Did Honor To Science, And Men Of Worth Shall Say, Here Lies One, Who Did Honor To Human Nature.