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A Discourse of Wit

A Discourse of Wit

Abercromby, David

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesBlack American Studies

ISBN10: 1162612835
ISBN13: 9781162612836
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 252
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.53 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A Discourse of Wit is a book written by David Abercromby that delves into the concept of wit and its various forms. The book explores the origins of wit, its development over time, and how it has been used in different contexts throughout history. Abercromby examines the role of wit in language, literature, and society, and discusses its relationship to humor, satire, and irony. He also explores the ways in which wit has been used to challenge established norms and authority, and how it has been used as a tool for social commentary and criticism. Overall, A Discourse of Wit provides a comprehensive examination of the concept of wit and its significance in human culture and society.1685. The author's chief design in the present treatise was to furnish virtuosi with matters fit for ingenious conversations, which perhaps he performed in some measure because of the great, and not unpleasant, variety of things it contains. Abercromby speaks everywhere his mind with a philosophical freedom, neither blaming other men's fancies nor presuming too much upon his own conceits. Written in Old English.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.

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