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Literary
June 23, 1808
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A prose reflection on the universal human desire for peace and tranquility, observed in Lord Brooke's wishes, sailors on stormy seas, kings weary of power, and nobles under dignities, ending with a poetic quote on seeking seclusion from the world.
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It avows in the wish of Lord Brooke, while pursuing the tract of peace the great, while following the order of glory--and the little, while creeping in its styes of dissipation, sigh for tranquility and make it the great object which they ultimately hope to obtain. How anxiously does the sailor, on the high and giddy mast, when rolling on tempestuous seas, cast his eyes over the foaming billows; and anticipate the calm security he hopes so soon when he reaches the wished for shore!
Even kings grow weary of their splendid slavery --and nobles sicken under increasing dignities. Ah! in short, it is less delight in the actual enjoyment of worldly pursuits, however great and honorable they may be, than in the idea of being able to relinquish them and return to
"Some calm sequester'd spot,
The world forgetting, by the world forgot."
Even kings grow weary of their splendid slavery --and nobles sicken under increasing dignities. Ah! in short, it is less delight in the actual enjoyment of worldly pursuits, however great and honorable they may be, than in the idea of being able to relinquish them and return to
"Some calm sequester'd spot,
The world forgetting, by the world forgot."
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Liberty Freedom
War Peace
What keywords are associated?
Peace
Tranquility
Worldly Pursuits
Kings
Nobles
Sailor
Seclusion
Literary Details
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How Anxiously Does The Sailor, On The High And Giddy Mast, When Rolling On Tempestuous Seas, Cast His Eyes Over The Foaming Billows; And Anticipate The Calm Security He Hopes So Soon When He Reaches The Wished For Shore!
"Some Calm Sequester'd Spot,
The World Forgetting, By The World Forgot."