Project Gutenberg 2005-02-08 Public domain in the USA. 84 Flecknoe, Richard Fleckno, Richard Warton, Joseph 1722 1800 Hooker, Edward Niles 1957 Essays on Wit No. 2 Los Angeles : $b The Augustan Reprint Society, $c 1946 Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 04 Introduction, by Hooker Essay on Wit, by Anonymous (1748) Character. Of one that Zany's the good Companion, by Flecknoe (1665) Character. Of a bold abusive Wit, by Flecknoe (1665) The Adventurer. No. 127, by Warton (1754) The Adventurer. No. 133, by Warton (1754) Of Wit, by Anonymous (1732). David Starner and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Essays on Wit No. 2" by Richard Flecknoe, Edward Niles Hooker, and Joseph Warton is a collection of literary essays written in the 18th century, specifically during the Augustan era. This compilation focuses on the nature and purpose of wit in literature, exploring its various forms and implications in poetic and dramatic contexts. The essays offer insights into how wit was perceived at the time, similar to a discourse on the intricacies of language and humor. The book begins with an examination of Flecknoe's "Essay on Wit," which analyzes the distinction between appropriate and excessive wit in serious literature, arguing that true poetry should evoke deep emotions rather than rely solely on cleverness. This is followed by Flecknoe’s character sketches that reflect different types of wit, including the "good companion" and the "bold abusive wit," showcasing how societal contexts influence the reception of humor. Joseph Warton's contributions further assess the evolution of wit, emphasizing its role in civilized discourse while critiquing its perceived decline in seriousness and sophistication. The essays collectively highlight the relevance of wit beyond mere entertainment, suggesting its foundational role in engaging the audience's intellect and imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Wit and humor PN Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 93221 2025-07-06T11:54:33.101517 text/html 66847 2025-06-15T15:18:42 text/html 156632 2025-07-06T11:54:37.867513 application/epub+zip 156553 2025-07-06T11:54:35.045527 application/epub+zip 98938 2025-07-06T11:54:33.729489 application/epub+zip 680315 2025-07-06T11:54:39.766505 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 664895 2025-07-06T11:54:36.997530 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152449 2022-09-07T19:16:46.180746 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 80291 2025-07-06T11:54:32.710517 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60370 2025-06-15T15:18:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17957 2025-07-06T11:54:39.904461 application/rdf+xml 10298 2025-07-06T11:54:34.229487 image/jpeg 2748 2025-07-06T11:54:33.975515 image/jpeg 173583 2025-07-06T11:54:33.124512 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 en.wikipedia