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Title:
No Abolition of Slavery
Or the Universal Empire of Love, A poem
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Louise Pryor and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "No Abolition of Slavery; or the Universal Empire of Love" by James Boswell is a poem penned in the late 18th century. This literary work addresses the contentious issue of slavery, specifically focusing on the arguments against its abolition in Britain. The poem engages with political rhetoric of the time, showcasing the author's stance on the relationship between slavery and the perceived benefits it provides to individuals involved, particularly in the context of the West Indies. In this poem, Boswell employs satire and personal commentary to critique the abolitionist movement and those advocating for the rights of enslaved individuals. The poem juxtaposes the conditions of enslaved Africans with the hardships faced by the lower classes in Britain, implying that both groups experience suffering in different forms. Through vivid imagery and various character portrayals, the poet ultimately argues for the continuation of slavery, underlining the complicity of love and desire in human hierarchies. The result is a complex exploration of power, social structure, and love, casting a controversial light on a deeply divisive topic of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Boswell, James, 1740-1795
EBook No.: 20360
Published: Jan 15, 2007
Downloads: 268
Language: English
Subject: Slavery -- Poetry -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
No Abolition of Slavery
Or the Universal Empire of Love, A poem
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Louise Pryor and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "No Abolition of Slavery; or the Universal Empire of Love" by James Boswell is a poem penned in the late 18th century. This literary work addresses the contentious issue of slavery, specifically focusing on the arguments against its abolition in Britain. The poem engages with political rhetoric of the time, showcasing the author's stance on the relationship between slavery and the perceived benefits it provides to individuals involved, particularly in the context of the West Indies. In this poem, Boswell employs satire and personal commentary to critique the abolitionist movement and those advocating for the rights of enslaved individuals. The poem juxtaposes the conditions of enslaved Africans with the hardships faced by the lower classes in Britain, implying that both groups experience suffering in different forms. Through vivid imagery and various character portrayals, the poet ultimately argues for the continuation of slavery, underlining the complicity of love and desire in human hierarchies. The result is a complex exploration of power, social structure, and love, casting a controversial light on a deeply divisive topic of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Boswell, James, 1740-1795
EBook No.: 20360
Published: Jan 15, 2007
Downloads: 268
Language: English
Subject: Slavery -- Poetry -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.