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Editorial
July 18, 1792
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Commentary on the dynamic and convulsive state of European politics, portraying it as a purifying effervescence driven by reason, right, and liberty, which will eliminate despotism, superstition, and prejudice, ushering in an enlightened age.
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The present posture of affairs in Europe exhibits a more interesting scene, than ever was before displayed on that great theatre of battles, sieges, intrigues, murders, assassinations, enterprize, genius, learning, ignorance, folly, frivolity, tyranny, slavery, freedom and what not.
An universal effervescence is apparent— kingdoms, states, and empires are convulsed— the struggles of reason, right, and liberty have produced the fermentation—the feces of despotism, superstition and prejudice will be purged away, and the pure waters of life, transparent and invigorating, will remain: these will be imbibed in copious draughts by an enlightened race of men, who have for ages been drinking the enervating and intoxicating potions prescribed for them by the emissaries of darkness—the traitors to the dignity of human nature.
An universal effervescence is apparent— kingdoms, states, and empires are convulsed— the struggles of reason, right, and liberty have produced the fermentation—the feces of despotism, superstition and prejudice will be purged away, and the pure waters of life, transparent and invigorating, will remain: these will be imbibed in copious draughts by an enlightened race of men, who have for ages been drinking the enervating and intoxicating potions prescribed for them by the emissaries of darkness—the traitors to the dignity of human nature.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
European Affairs
Political Effervescence
Liberty Struggles
Despotism Purge
Enlightenment
Reason And Right
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
European Political Convulsions And The Triumph Of Liberty
Stance / Tone
Optimistic And Metaphorical Advocacy For Enlightenment
Key Arguments
Europe's Current Affairs Form An Unprecedented Scene Of Battles, Intrigues, And Contrasts Between Tyranny And Freedom
Universal Effervescence Convulses Kingdoms, States, And Empires
Struggles Of Reason, Right, And Liberty Produce Fermentation Purging Despotism, Superstition, And Prejudice
Pure Waters Of Life Will Remain For An Enlightened Race To Imbibe, Replacing Enervating Potions Of Darkness