The Female Reign: An Ode (1709)

The Female Reign: An Ode (1709) is a poem written by Samuel Cobb that celebrates the reign of Queen Anne, who was the reigning monarch of England at the time. The poem is written in the form of an ode, which is a type of poem that is characterized by its formal structure and elevated language.In the poem, Cobb praises Queen Anne for her wisdom, strength, and virtue. He also celebrates the fact that she is a woman, and argues that women are just as capable of ruling as men. This was a radical idea at the time, as women were generally not allowed to hold positions of power.The poem is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Queen Anne's reign. In the first section, Cobb describes the joy and happiness that the queen brings to her subjects. In the second section, he praises her for her military victories and her ability to maintain peace and stability in the kingdom.In the third section, Cobb turns his attention to the queen's personal qualities, such as her kindness, generosity, and piety. He argues that these are the qualities that make her a great ruler, and that they are not limited to men.Overall, The Female Reign: An Ode (1709) is a celebration of Queen Anne and her reign, as well as a call for greater recognition of women's abilities and potential. It is a powerful and eloquent poem that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.