The Independent Statesmen, and Liberal Landlord by James Parkerson
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"The Independent Statesman, and Liberal Landlord" by James Parkerson is a historical tribute likely composed during the early 19th century. This book serves as both a poetic homage and a social commentary centered around T. W. Coke, Esq., an influential Member of Parliament for Norfolk, and his role as a landlord and statesman. Through eloquent verse, Parkerson addresses themes relevant to the agricultural community, reflecting on issues such as taxation, social justice,
and governance against the backdrop of the economic challenges facing farmers and landowners of the time. The piece takes the form of a long poem, celebrating Coke's dedication to alleviating the burdens of his tenants and criticizing the corruption and negligence of contemporary politicians. Parkerson emphasizes the struggles faced by Norfolk's yeomen, including low grain prices and heavy taxation, and lauds Coke's efforts to act as a benevolent landlord who is attentive to his tenants’ plight. The poem also critiques the broader societal dynamics, from the clergy to the tradesmen, ultimately painting a vivid picture of a community grappling with economic hardship while underscoring the importance of ethical governance and landlord-tenant relationships. Through this heartfelt tribute, Parkerson aims to inspire a sense of loyalty to meaningful leadership and propose an ideal of civic duty that extends beyond political ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Parkerson, James |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Independent Statesmen, and Liberal Landlord or a respectful tribute to T. W. Coke, M.P. for the County of Norfolk |
| Credits | Transcribed from the early 1800’s edition by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly supplying the images from which this transcription was made |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Coke, Thomas William, Earl of Leicester, 1752-1842 -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33149 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33149-2 |
| Release Date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 160 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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