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Literary
May 26, 1774
The Massachusetts Spy, Or, Thomas's Boston Journal
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Satirical epitaph mocking Alexander Wedderburn, Esq., born in Edinburgh, who sought wealth and power in London, gaining a seat in the House of Commons but embracing corrupt practices and sacrificing his virtue and country for insufficient rewards.
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EPITAPH, &c.
TO THE MEMORY OF ALEXANDER WEDDERBURNE, Esq.
He was born in the City of Edinburgh, in North-Britain.
In order fully to gratify his LUST for Wealth, Power, and Popularity, he pushed his Fortune in the METROPOLIS of the British Empire.
His Abilities and Eloquence soon procured him a Seat in the HOUSE OF COMMONS, where he embraced the Principles, and followed the Practices of a Company of STATE PROSTITUTES.
Finding the Pleasures and Emoluments of this House, unequal to the Sacrifice he had made of his Virtue, COUNTRY.
TO THE MEMORY OF ALEXANDER WEDDERBURNE, Esq.
He was born in the City of Edinburgh, in North-Britain.
In order fully to gratify his LUST for Wealth, Power, and Popularity, he pushed his Fortune in the METROPOLIS of the British Empire.
His Abilities and Eloquence soon procured him a Seat in the HOUSE OF COMMONS, where he embraced the Principles, and followed the Practices of a Company of STATE PROSTITUTES.
Finding the Pleasures and Emoluments of this House, unequal to the Sacrifice he had made of his Virtue, COUNTRY.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Elegy
Poem
What themes does it cover?
Political
Moral Virtue
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Epitaph
Satire
Political Corruption
Wealth Lust
State Prostitutes
House Of Commons
Edinburgh
British Empire
Literary Details
Title
Epitaph, &C. To The Memory Of Alexander Wedderburne, Esq.
Subject
To The Memory Of Alexander Wedderburn, Esq.
Key Lines
He Was Born In The City Of Edinburgh, In North Britain.
In Order Fully To Gratify His Lust For Wealth, Power, And Popularity, He Pushed His Fortune In The Metropolis Of The British Empire.
Where He Embraced The Principles, And Followed The Practices Of A Company Of State Prostitutes.
Finding The Pleasures And Emoluments Of This House, Unequal To The Sacrifice He Had Made Of His Virtue, Country.