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Humors Looking Glasse
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Literary CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781023465472
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 44
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.09 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Explore the quirks and follies of humanity in Samuel Rowlands's Humors Looking Glasse, a sharp and witty satire from the early modern period. This 17th-century poetic work offers a humorous reflection on the various humors, or temperaments, that drive human behavior. Rowlands masterfully uses satire to expose societal absurdities and individual eccentricities, providing a fascinating glimpse into the social landscape of his time.
A valuable piece of literary history, Humors Looking Glasse showcases the enduring power of humor to critique and comment on the human condition. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to experience the wit and wisdom of Rowlands's verse. Delve into this classic example of English satire and discover why its observations on human nature remain relevant and entertaining centuries later. Perfect for readers interested in early modern literature, poetry, and the art of humorous social commentary.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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