Poetry
The True-Born Englishman
2018·50 pages
Daniel Defoe's *The True-Born Englishman* defends the mixed heritage of the English people through sharp satire. The work challenges notions of national purity, arguing that diversity strengthens a nation rather than weakens it. Defoe addresses misunderstandings about his intent, asserting that embracing varied origins elevates England's standing.
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Daniel Defoe's *The True-Born Englishman* defends the mixed heritage of the English people through sharp satire. The work challenges notions of national purity, arguing that diversity strengthens a nation rather than weakens it. Defoe addresses misunderstandings about his intent, asserting that embracing varied origins elevates England's standing.
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The True-Born Englishman: Large Print By Daniel Defoe It is not that I see any reason to alter my opinion in any thing I have writ, which occasions this epistle; but I find it necessary for the satisfaction of some persons of honour, as well as wit, to pass a short explication upon it; and tell the world what I mean, or rather, what I do not mean, in some things wherein I find I am liable to be misunderstood. I confess myself something surpris'd to hear that I am taxed with bewraying my own nest...
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Romance & sex
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Poetic references to promiscuous lust and historical intermingling implying sexual encounters; innuendos about ancestry through wanton acts. Allusions to historical coercion and lust in invasions implying non-consensual acts.
Violence & gore
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Brief allusions to historical wars, conquests, and subjugation of nations without graphic details.
Profanity
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No profanity present.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central critique of prejudice against outsiders and nationalism; argues English identity stems from immigrant mixtures, defending foreign-born royalty.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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References to conquest, subjugation, and absorption of nations into English identity. Allusions to historical coercion and lust in invasions implying non-consensual acts.
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