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The works of Mr. Thomas Brown, serious and comical: in prose and verse, with his remains in four volumes compleat; vol. II

The works of Mr. Thomas Brown, serious and comical: in prose and verse, with his remains in four volumes compleat; vol. II

Brown, Thomas

Paperback

Literary Criticism

ISBN10: 9374594161
ISBN13: 9789374594162
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 5 2026
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A candle flickers over a cluttered writing desk, shadows dancing as sharp wit and irreverent humour take shape on the page. Here, the pulse of Restoration era London thrums beneath each line-where satire is both shield and sword, and laughter cuts through the pomposity of the age. This volume gathers a spirited array of early modern prose and witty English verse, weaving together the biting observations and comic bravado that defined a generation of British literary humour. The author's deft touch spans lampoon and lyric, moving from the ribald to the reflective, always with an unerring sense for the absurdities of social life and the follies of fashion, politics, and pretension. Within these pages, readers encounter the full breadth of eighteenth century satire, from playful jests to pointed social commentary, all rendered in a style that remains as lively and audacious as when it first startled audiences in the coffeehouses and salons of its time. The collection's satirical poetry and English humorous essays showcase a mind unafraid to probe the contradictions of the Restoration period, pairing historical English humour with a literary sophistication that rewards attentive reading. For those drawn to classic British wit and the nuances of early modern literary remains, the work offers a window into the comic writing that helped shape the evolution of British letters. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For general readers and collectors alike, it stands as a testament to the enduring power of satirical insight and the pleasures of sophisticated, subversive comedy.

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