The Humorist: Being Essays Upon Several Subjects (1725)
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ISBN10: 1166365042
ISBN13: 9781166365042
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166365042
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Humorist: Being Essays Upon Several Subjects is a book written by Thomas Gordon and originally published in 1725. The book is a collection of essays that covers a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, society, and human nature. The essays are written in a humorous and satirical style, and Gordon uses wit and irony to make his points.In the book, Gordon takes on a number of controversial issues of his time, including the role of government, the influence of religion on society, and the nature of human behavior. He criticizes the corruption and hypocrisy of politicians and religious leaders, and he argues for greater individual freedom and autonomy.Despite its age, The Humorist remains relevant today, as many of the issues Gordon addresses are still relevant in modern society. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of political and social thought, as well as for those who appreciate the art of satire and humor.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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