Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 360 Morley, Henry 1822 1894 Character Writings of the Seventeenth Century Character Writings of the 17th Century Character writing before the Seventeenth century -- Character writings of the Seventeenth century -- Character writings after the Seventeenth century. Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Sheila Vogtmann and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Character Writings of the Seventeenth Century" by Henry Morley is a scholarly collection that reflects on a specific literary form prevalent in the seventeenth century, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This work serves as an anthology of character sketches that explore various human traits and societal roles typical of that era, drawing on the contributions of notable writers like Theophrastus, Sir Thomas Overbury, and Joseph Hall, among others. It meticulously examines how virtues and vices were personified through detailed descriptions, offering insights into moral and ethical considerations relevant to the time. The opening of the text outlines the origins of character writing, tracing its lineage back to classical figures such as Theophrastus. It describes the intent behind character sketches, which aims to delineate human qualities rather than individuals. Through examples like the humorous yet critical portrayal of "Stupidity," the reader is introduced to the style and substance of character writings, showcasing how common types—like the Ruffler, the Timist, and the Flatterer—were depicted with wit and a keen understanding of human nature. The introductory section sets the tone for the rest of the collection, inviting readers to engage with historical characterizations that resonate through time and illustrate the shared human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English literature Characters and characteristics in literature PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 1052219 2025-08-05T04:43:13.479354 text/html 963960 2024-10-28T18:00:00 text/html 485036 2025-08-05T04:43:32.226773 application/epub+zip 503151 2025-08-05T04:43:19.438340 application/epub+zip 484369 2025-08-05T04:43:16.738380 application/epub+zip 1072994 2025-08-05T04:43:42.572744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 819661 2025-08-05T04:43:29.340753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 779158 2022-09-05T09:29:27.950007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 941079 2025-08-05T04:43:11.194406 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 921193 2024-10-28T18:00:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16851 2025-08-05T04:43:42.724750 application/rdf+xml 17638 2025-08-05T04:43:17.359342 image/jpeg 3764 2025-08-05T04:43:17.026312 image/jpeg 460041 2025-08-05T04:43:13.558407 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia