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Literary
May 16, 1835
Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
The text praises playwright and author James Sheridan Knowles as a unique genius and public benefactor, urging Boston's prosperous citizens to generously honor him like New York did, emphasizing his moral character and lasting literary contributions.
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Knowles is every where welcome, and from the eloquent appeal that follows from the Boston Morning Post, it is not unlikely the generous cits of the "literary emporium" will follow the lead of New York. The compliment would be alike honorable to that community and to the gifted recipient.
New York paid Mr. Knowles an elegant and deserved compliment; will Boston allow Gotham to be in advance of the Emporium? He is an author, such as we have never seen before, and probably never shall behold again. His genius has contributed to our amusement and instruction, and will add to the pleasures and refinement of our descendants for ages to come—he is a public benefactor. and will leave a treasure behind him for the good of his fellow-men, which time cannot diminish. As a husband, a parent, and a citizen, no blemish rests upon his name-his fortune is scant-Boston is rich-her inhabitants are prosperous-will not they be generous.
New York paid Mr. Knowles an elegant and deserved compliment; will Boston allow Gotham to be in advance of the Emporium? He is an author, such as we have never seen before, and probably never shall behold again. His genius has contributed to our amusement and instruction, and will add to the pleasures and refinement of our descendants for ages to come—he is a public benefactor. and will leave a treasure behind him for the good of his fellow-men, which time cannot diminish. As a husband, a parent, and a citizen, no blemish rests upon his name-his fortune is scant-Boston is rich-her inhabitants are prosperous-will not they be generous.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
James Knowles
Literary Genius
Boston Generosity
New York Compliment
Public Benefactor
Moral Character
Literary Details
Subject
Appeal To Honor Author James Sheridan Knowles
Key Lines
He Is An Author, Such As We Have Never Seen Before, And Probably Never Shall Behold Again.
His Genius Has Contributed To Our Amusement And Instruction, And Will Add To The Pleasures And Refinement Of Our Descendants For Ages To Come—He Is A Public Benefactor.
As A Husband, A Parent, And A Citizen, No Blemish Rests Upon His Name His Fortune Is Scant Boston Is Rich Her Inhabitants Are Prosperous Will Not They Be Generous.