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Poem
September 8, 1832
The Northern Star, And Farmers' And Mechanics' Advocate
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A satirical poem in quatrains decrying marriage and women's deceit, advising men to remain single for happiness. A note instructs reading lines 1 and 3, then 2 and 4 together to advocate for women, revealing a dual interpretation.
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MATRIMONY.
1-That man must lead a happy life,
2-Who's free from Matrimonial chains,
3-Who is directed by a wife,
4-Is sure to suffer in his pains.
1-Adam could find no solid peace,
2-When Eve was given for a mate,
3-Until he saw a woman's face,
4-Adam was in a happy state.
1-In all the female face appears,
2-Hypocrisy, deceit, and pride,
3-Truth, darling of a heart sincere,
4-Ne'er known in woman to reside.
1-What tongue is able to unfold,
2-The falsehood that in women dwell,
3-Tho worth in women we behold,
4-Is almost imperceptible.
1-Down with the foolish man I say,
2-Who changes from his singleness,
3-Who will not yield to woman's sway
4-Is sure of perfect blessedness.
To advocate the Ladies' cause, you
will read the 1st and 3d, the 2d and 4th
lines together.
1-That man must lead a happy life,
2-Who's free from Matrimonial chains,
3-Who is directed by a wife,
4-Is sure to suffer in his pains.
1-Adam could find no solid peace,
2-When Eve was given for a mate,
3-Until he saw a woman's face,
4-Adam was in a happy state.
1-In all the female face appears,
2-Hypocrisy, deceit, and pride,
3-Truth, darling of a heart sincere,
4-Ne'er known in woman to reside.
1-What tongue is able to unfold,
2-The falsehood that in women dwell,
3-Tho worth in women we behold,
4-Is almost imperceptible.
1-Down with the foolish man I say,
2-Who changes from his singleness,
3-Who will not yield to woman's sway
4-Is sure of perfect blessedness.
To advocate the Ladies' cause, you
will read the 1st and 3d, the 2d and 4th
lines together.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
Matrimony
Marriage
Satire
Women
Deceit
Singleness
Hypocrisy
Poem Details
Title
Matrimony.
Subject
Satire On Matrimony
Key Lines
That Man Must Lead A Happy Life,
Who's Free From Matrimonial Chains,
Who Is Directed By A Wife,
Is Sure To Suffer In His Pains.
To Advocate The Ladies' Cause, You Will Read The 1st And 3d, The 2d And 4th Lines Together.