ANN YEARSLEY 1752 -1806. : 無料・フリー素材/写真
ANN YEARSLEY 1752 -1806. / summonedbyfells
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| 説明 | Ann Yearsley (1752-1806) a working-class farmer’s wife Yearsley was celebrated for her poetry and plays. Her most famous poem was “A Poem On The Inhumanity Of The Slave Trade” published in 1788. This portrait image can be seen in the Wilberforce House Museum in Hull. The introduction and first verse of her poem are set out below:To the Right Hon. and Right Rev. FREDERICK, Earl of Bristol, Bishop of Derry, &c. &c. MY LORD, BEING convinced that your Ideas of Justice and Humanity are not confined to one Race of Men, I have endeavoured to lead you to the Indian Coast. My Intention is not to cause that Anguish in your Bosom which powerless Compassion ever gives: yet, my Vanity is flattered, when I but fancy that Your Lordship feels as I do. With the highest Reverence, I am, My Lord Your Lordship's much obliged, And obedient Servant, ANN YEARSLEYA P O E M ON THE I N H U M A N I T Y OF THE S L A V E - T R A D E."BRISTOL, thine heart hath throbb'd to glory.—Slaves,E'en Christian slaves, have shook their chains, and gaz'dWith wonder and amazement on thee. HenceYe grov'ling souls, who think the term I give,Of Christian slave, a paradox! to you I do not turn, but leave you to conception"*** This is a very long poem which I have copied from the excellent site of Brycchan Carey, the full text and much more about slavery can be seen at: www.brycchancarey.com/slavery/yearsley1.htm |
| 撮影日 | 2012-10-12 11:35:45 |
| 撮影者 | summonedbyfells |
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| カメラ | KODAK EASYSHARE C613 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA , EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY |
| 露出 | 0.045 sec (1/22) |
| 開放F値 | f/2.7 |
| 焦点距離 | 6 mm |