Soundings. On Social Questions. In Prose And Verse($11.95Value)

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Soundings. On Social Questions. In Prose And Verse by Lide Meriwether presents a nineteenth-century collection of prose pieces and poetry addressing social reform, especially the plight of women labeled as 'fallen' or 'lost' and the moral double standards of society. The work advocates Christian charity, personal responsibility, and practical reform through stories and verses such as Magdalene’s Anathema, Am I My Brother’s Keeper?, The Unpardonable Sin, Lost Louise, Plucked From The Burning, Redeemed, Faithful Unto Death, and Guilty, or Not Guilty. Through devotional rhetoric and vivid tableaux of women harmed by exploitation, abandonment, and hypocrisy, Meriwether urges readers—particularly women of virtue—to engage in compassionate action, oppose harsh judgments, and work toward restoring dignity and opportunity. The collection blends sermons, parables, and verse to challenge social customs, celebrate charitable institutions, and call for real reform rooted in mercy and justice.