02832cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500540014624600500020026400510025030000470030133600260034833700260037433800360040050000310043650503730046750802040084052012100104453400450225465300530229965300500235265300490240285600430245159711UtSlPG20260610134357.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aJackson, William,d1730-180310aThirty Letters on Various Subjects, Vol. 2 (of 2)1 a30 Letters on Various Subjects, Vol. 2 (of 2) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-06-090 aCriticism on Quarles -- On warm colouring -- A false principle in painting exposed -- Passages in Shakspeare explained -- Petition of To and The -- On self-production -- Some phrases explained -- Obstructions in the way of fame -- On alliteration and literation -- On common superstitions -- Wrong representations of the solar system -- Criticism on Quarles concluded.  aProduced by Sonya Schermann, Robert Tonsing, and the Online
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by The Internet Archive)  a"Thirty Letters on Various Subjects, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by William Jackson is a collection of essays and letters written during the late 18th century. This book primarily addresses topics related to literature, art, philosophy, and critical commentary, reflecting the intellectual climate of the period. It presents a dialogue on various subjects, providing insights and critiques that are dense with historical and literary references.  In this volume, Jackson delves into the works of poets such as Quarles and Shakespeare, offering critiques and interpretations that highlight both their merits and shortcomings. He engages in discussions about the nature of artistic expression, the distinctions of warm versus cold coloring in painting, and the principles of perspective in art. Each letter presents his personal reflections on the evolution of language, expressions of genius, and the various forms of superstition prevalent in society. Through a blend of personal musings and critical analysis, Jackson's letters provide a nuanced view of the cultural and artistic tensions of his time, showcasing the role of the writer as both a critic and a philosopher. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPoets, English -- 18th century -- Correspondence  aJackson, William, 1730-1803 -- Correspondence  aComposers -- Great Britain -- Correspondence40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59711