02428cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500310014526400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000440036250000310040650801700043752012430060753400720185065300200192265300280194285600580197085600430202899900190207167815UtSlPG20260610134551.0mcr n260607r20221798utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMorris, Charles,d1745-183810aHilaria. The Festive Board 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aSometimes attributed to Captain Morris.  aRelease date is 2022-04-11  adeaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Hilaria. The Festive Board" by Charles Morris is a collection of poetry written in the late 18th century. The work celebrates themes of conviviality, love, and the pleasures of life, particularly wine and merriment, reflecting the author's belief in the joys derived from social gatherings. It seems to draw upon both classical and contemporary influences, with references to notable literary figures and philosophers, thereby weaving a tapestry of revelry that may appeal to fans of lighthearted and celebratory verse.  The opening of this collection sets the tone for the book by emphasizing the significance of joy and merriment, particularly through the lens of love and wine. It captures a spirited conversation about the nature of pleasure and indulgence, referencing various poets and their views on the virtues of wine, which is seen as a key to happiness. Morris introduces a range of characters and poems that blend humor with social commentary, aiming to uplift the spirits of readers and convey the importance of enjoying life's fleeting pleasures. The vibrant energy of the text invites readers into lively festivities filled with laughter, song, and the essence of camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: printed for the author, 1798  aHumorous poetry  aHumorous songs -- Texts4 uhttps://archive.org/details/hilariafestiveb00morrgoog40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67815  c108637d108637