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Editorial
November 21, 1808
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Satirical request to American readers to decipher the biased language in a message's paragraph on foreign affairs, revealing partiality toward one power and animosity toward another, influenced by French stylistic 'mazes.'
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A REQUEST AND A REMARK
The American reader is requested to use his endeavor to penetrate the "puzzling mazes" of the above Message, particularly the labyrinths in the paragraph which seem to have reference to our affairs with foreign nations; and "maugre" he may not be "indoctrinated" in the "convolutions" and "turgid phraseology" of the Gallic school; or "initiated" into the "Elysian mysteries," he may yet find "abundant aliment" to satisfy him, that in those affairs the most flagrant partiality in favor of one power, and animosity against another, exists.—Cent.
The American reader is requested to use his endeavor to penetrate the "puzzling mazes" of the above Message, particularly the labyrinths in the paragraph which seem to have reference to our affairs with foreign nations; and "maugre" he may not be "indoctrinated" in the "convolutions" and "turgid phraseology" of the Gallic school; or "initiated" into the "Elysian mysteries," he may yet find "abundant aliment" to satisfy him, that in those affairs the most flagrant partiality in favor of one power, and animosity against another, exists.—Cent.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Foreign Affairs
Message Bias
Gallic Phraseology
Partiality
Animosity
Satirical Request
What entities or persons were involved?
The Message
Gallic School
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Satirical Critique Of Bias In Message On Foreign Affairs
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery Of Partiality And Animosity In Foreign Policy Message
Key Figures
The Message
Gallic School
Key Arguments
The Message's Paragraph On Foreign Affairs Uses Complex, French Influenced Language To Obscure Bias
Despite The Convoluted Style, Readers Can Discern Flagrant Partiality Toward One Power
The Message Shows Clear Animosity Against Another Power In Foreign Relations