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LoC No.: 48004102
Title: Essay upon Wit
Original Publication: Los Angeles : The Augustan Reprint Society, 1946
Series Title: Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 01
Note:
Date of origin 1716
Commentary by Addison from Freeholder, No. 45, 1716
Credits: E-text prepared by S. R. Ellison, David Starner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Essay upon Wit" by Sir Richard Blackmore is a philosophical treatise written in the early 18th century during the Augustan period. This essay delves into the nature of wit, its implications for morality, and its role in society, reflecting the tensions of the time between intellectual pursuits and moral considerations. The book aims to explore how wit can be both a delightful ornament in conversation and a potential source of vice if misapplied. In this essay, Blackmore presents a detailed analysis of wit, defining it as a quality that enlivens thoughts and adds an enjoyable flair to otherwise mundane subjects. He discusses the dual nature of wit, acknowledging its capacity to bring joy and alacrity while also cautioning against its misuse, which can lead to immoral or irreverent behavior. Blackmore criticizes the tendency of some wits to ridicule serious subjects and advocates for a responsible application of wit that uplifts and instructs rather than demeans or corrupts. Through various examples, including the influence of comedies and societal norms, the author argues for a more conscientious use of this talent, emphasizing that true value lies not in mere amusement but in the moral upliftment of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 27.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Author: Blackmore, Richard, Sir, 1654-1729
Author of introduction, etc.: Boys, Richard C. (Richard Charles), 1912-1975
Commentator: Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719
EBook No.: 13484
Published: Sep 17, 2004
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: Wit and humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 48004102
Title: Essay upon Wit
Original Publication: Los Angeles : The Augustan Reprint Society, 1946
Series Title: Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 01
Note:
Date of origin 1716
Commentary by Addison from Freeholder, No. 45, 1716
Credits: E-text prepared by S. R. Ellison, David Starner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Essay upon Wit" by Sir Richard Blackmore is a philosophical treatise written in the early 18th century during the Augustan period. This essay delves into the nature of wit, its implications for morality, and its role in society, reflecting the tensions of the time between intellectual pursuits and moral considerations. The book aims to explore how wit can be both a delightful ornament in conversation and a potential source of vice if misapplied. In this essay, Blackmore presents a detailed analysis of wit, defining it as a quality that enlivens thoughts and adds an enjoyable flair to otherwise mundane subjects. He discusses the dual nature of wit, acknowledging its capacity to bring joy and alacrity while also cautioning against its misuse, which can lead to immoral or irreverent behavior. Blackmore criticizes the tendency of some wits to ridicule serious subjects and advocates for a responsible application of wit that uplifts and instructs rather than demeans or corrupts. Through various examples, including the influence of comedies and societal norms, the author argues for a more conscientious use of this talent, emphasizing that true value lies not in mere amusement but in the moral upliftment of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 27.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Author: Blackmore, Richard, Sir, 1654-1729
Author of introduction, etc.: Boys, Richard C. (Richard Charles), 1912-1975
Commentator: Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719
EBook No.: 13484
Published: Sep 17, 2004
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: Wit and humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.