Essay upon Wit (Registro nro. 54873)

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100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Blackmore, Richard, Sir,
Dates associated with a name 1654-1729
245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Essay upon Wit
264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture Salt Lake City, UT :
Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer Project Gutenberg,
Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice 2004
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490 1# - SERIES STATEMENT
Series statement Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 01
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General note Date of origin 1716<br/> Commentary by Addison from Freeholder, No. 45, 1716
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General note Release date is 2004-09-17
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Creation/production credits note E-text prepared by S. R. Ellison, David Starner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Summary, etc. "Essay upon Wit" by Sir Richard Blackmore is a philosophical treatise written in the early 18th century during the Augustan period. This essay delves into the nature of wit, its implications for morality, and its role in society, reflecting the tensions of the time between intellectual pursuits and moral considerations. The book aims to explore how wit can be both a delightful ornament in conversation and a potential source of vice if misapplied. In this essay, Blackmore presents a detailed analysis of wit, defining it as a quality that enlivens thoughts and adds an enjoyable flair to otherwise mundane subjects. He discusses the dual nature of wit, acknowledging its capacity to bring joy and alacrity while also cautioning against its misuse, which can lead to immoral or irreverent behavior. Blackmore criticizes the tendency of some wits to ridicule serious subjects and advocates for a responsible application of wit that uplifts and instructs rather than demeans or corrupts. Through various examples, including the influence of comedies and societal norms, the author argues for a more conscientious use of this talent, emphasizing that true value lies not in mere amusement but in the moral upliftment of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Publication, distribution, etc. of original Los Angeles: The Augustan Reprint Society, 1946
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Uncontrolled term Wit and humor
700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Boys, Richard C.
Fuller form of name (Richard Charles),
Dates associated with a name 1912-1975
700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Addison, Joseph,
Dates associated with a name 1672-1719
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Uniform title Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 01
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Uniform Resource Identifier <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13484">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13484</a>

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