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Poem
May 8, 1806
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
An extract from Timothy Quiz advising young women to embrace modesty and simple attire, arguing that revealing clothing diminishes true beauty and charm.
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TIMOTHY QUIZ.
AN EXTRACT.
A bosom fondly should remain unseen,
Hid from the lawless glance;
No charm there is, so great, I ween,
Which fancy's dream cannot enhance.
The scanty robe and bosom bare,
Wither the bud of virgin shame;
The sleeveless arm and forward air,
Ill become the virgin's name;
What steals the blush of timid shame
Steals the gift of beauty's charms;
With grace and modesty's claim,
Can add no force to beauty's arms.
I love to see the maid aspire,
By other arts to please,
I love the simple neat attire,
Combining elegance with ease:
AN EXTRACT.
A bosom fondly should remain unseen,
Hid from the lawless glance;
No charm there is, so great, I ween,
Which fancy's dream cannot enhance.
The scanty robe and bosom bare,
Wither the bud of virgin shame;
The sleeveless arm and forward air,
Ill become the virgin's name;
What steals the blush of timid shame
Steals the gift of beauty's charms;
With grace and modesty's claim,
Can add no force to beauty's arms.
I love to see the maid aspire,
By other arts to please,
I love the simple neat attire,
Combining elegance with ease:
What sub-type of article is it?
Epigram
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Modesty
Virgin Shame
Simple Attire
Beauty Charms
Moral Instruction
What entities or persons were involved?
Timothy Quiz
Poem Details
Author
Timothy Quiz
Subject
Modesty In Female Attire
Form / Style
Abab Quatrains
Key Lines
I Love To See The Maid Aspire,
By Other Arts To Please,
I Love The Simple Neat Attire,
Combining Elegance With Ease: