The Ghost of Chatham; A Vision by Anonymous
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title |
The Ghost of Chatham; A Vision Dedicated to the House of Peers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by K Nordquist, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "The Ghost of Chatham; A Vision" by Anonymous is a political poem published in the early 19th century, specifically in 1821. This work captures the sentiments of loyalty and public outcry against perceived injustices, particularly surrounding the treatment of Queen Caroline, by invoking the spirit of the notable British statesman William Pitt, known as the Earl of Chatham. The poem reflects the fervent national spirit of the time, responding to what the author viewed as an unconstitutional attack on the Queen and criticizes the behavior of political leaders in their handling of the situation. The poem unfolds through a vision experienced by the speaker, where they encounter the spectral figure of Chatham, who condemns the current state of British politics. Chatham's ghost addresses the peers of the realm, rebuking them for their moral decline and the dishonor brought upon the monarchy through their actions. He expresses concern for the future of the country and calls for steadfastness in defending justice and virtue. The powerful imagery and impassioned rhetoric serve to rally support for the Queen and denounce the political machinations that threatened the principles of a just society. Ultimately, the work serves as both a reflection on the political turmoil of its time and a timeless call for integrity in leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Subject | Political satire, English |
| Subject | Pamphlets |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1800-1837 |
| Subject | Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24825 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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