Sketches in Verse: respectfully addressed to the Norfolk Yeomenry

Name: Sketches in Verse: respectfully addressed to the Norfolk Yeomenry
Author: James Parkerson

By James Parkerson

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A sequence of short, topical poems depicts local life in and around Norfolk through market scenes, moral sketches, and personal laments. The verse captures the bustle and bargaining of the corn market, satirizes merchants and social pretensions, and records earnest admonitions about gambling, extravagance, and public houses. Interwoven are plaintive pieces giving voice to a man sentenced to transportation and to families left behind, invoking piety, charity, and social responsibility. The collection alternates lively local observation, social criticism, and direct moral exhortation, written in plain, vernacular diction intended for a provincial audience.

About the Author

James Parkerson

James Parkerson was a 19th-century English poet known for his reflective and moralistic verse. His works often explore themes of social justice, personal struggle, and the human condition. Among his notable titles is "A Poem to the Memory of our late lamented Queen Caroline of England," which showcases his ability to blend personal sentiment with public events. Parkerson's poetry frequently addresses contemporary issues, as seen in works like "The Bankrupt; Or, Advice to the Insolvent," where he offers guidance to those facing financial hardship. His contributions to poetry reflect the societal concerns of his time, particularly in relation to morality and the plight of the individual.