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Micro-cosmographie: Or, A Piece Of The World Discovered
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Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral European History
ISBN13: 9781274474018
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 4 2012
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Micro-cosmographie, by John Earle, offers a fascinating glimpse into 17th-century English society through a series of witty and insightful character sketches. Each short essay vividly portrays a different social type, from the 'Child' and the 'Plain Country Fellow' to the 'Downright Schismatic' and the 'University Wit.'
Earle's keen observations and sharp wit provide a humorous yet profound commentary on human nature and the complexities of the world. This enduring work remains relevant for its timeless insights into the human condition and its masterful use of language. This edition allows modern readers to rediscover the charm and wisdom of this classic work, offering a unique window into a bygone era.
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Micro-Cosmography: Or A Piece Of The World Characterized, In Essays And Characters (1786)
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