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Poem
November 5, 1825
The Ladies' Garland
Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
A moral poem addressing Envy and Malice, commanding them to retreat to their dark caves where Virtue and peace do not enter, asserting Virtue's triumph over vice.
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SELECTED FOR THE GARLAND.
ENVY AND MALICE.
Go Envy, with imperious mien,
Lurk to thy caves, and there remain,
With all thy vaunting pride;
And Malice--thou unearthly guest,
Go lean upon thy Sister's breast,
And ever there reside.
No cheerful smile is seen to glow
On either's dark, forbidding brow,
No joys your caves illume;
Down in your murky, vile abode,
The steps of Virtue never trod,
Nor peace explor'd its gloom.
Then hence, and down from earthly view,
And there your servile sports pursue,
Mid grovelling shades that lower;
Detested, there forever dwell:
For Virtue still your frowns repel,
Nor fears your vaunting power.
HELEN.
ENVY AND MALICE.
Go Envy, with imperious mien,
Lurk to thy caves, and there remain,
With all thy vaunting pride;
And Malice--thou unearthly guest,
Go lean upon thy Sister's breast,
And ever there reside.
No cheerful smile is seen to glow
On either's dark, forbidding brow,
No joys your caves illume;
Down in your murky, vile abode,
The steps of Virtue never trod,
Nor peace explor'd its gloom.
Then hence, and down from earthly view,
And there your servile sports pursue,
Mid grovelling shades that lower;
Detested, there forever dwell:
For Virtue still your frowns repel,
Nor fears your vaunting power.
HELEN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Envy
Malice
Virtue
Vice
Moral Instruction
What entities or persons were involved?
Helen.
Poem Details
Title
Envy And Malice.
Author
Helen.
Subject
Against Envy And Malice
Key Lines
Go Envy, With Imperious Mien,
Lurk To Thy Caves, And There Remain,
With All Thy Vaunting Pride;
For Virtue Still Your Frowns Repel,
Nor Fears Your Vaunting Power.
The Steps Of Virtue Never Trod,
Nor Peace Explor'd Its Gloom.