Literary notes about Suffrage (AI summary)
The term “suffrage” in literature has been used to encapsulate both the practical and symbolic struggles for political rights and individual recognition. In many historical and political texts, it appears as a focal point for debates on equal and universal voting rights—for instance, discussions on woman suffrage and petitions for its recognition appear frequently [1, 2, 3]. At the same time, classic works extend the term metaphorically to denote general notions of approval and legitimacy, as seen in philosophical dialogues and poetic reflections [4, 5, 6]. Collectively, these varied uses—from legislative reports and manifestos [7, 8] to literary musings in texts by Milton and Plato—demonstrate how suffrage has evolved into a multifaceted symbol, intertwining the aspirational drive for equality with the practical mechanics of democratic representation.
- Please forward me a copy of the petition for suffrage.
— from History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I - In Rochester, I found many pioneers in the cause of Woman Suffrage, and from year to year we petitioned our Legislature for it.
— from History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I - But without the suffrage she was helpless.
— from History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I - Absolve you to yourself, [84] and you shall have the suffrage
— from Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson by Ralph Waldo Emerson - Yes, said Adeimantus; and you may add my suffrage to Damon's and your own.
— from The Republic by Plato - Here he had need All circumspection, and we now no less Choice in our suffrage; for on whom we send, The weight of all and our last hope relies.
— from The Poetical Works of John Milton by John Milton - The convention's work centred about three great principles—broader suffrage, enlarged local government, and a more popular judiciary system.
— from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson - "We proclaim universal suffrage.
— from History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I
