Flecknoe, Richard creator Hooker, Edward Niles -1957 Warton, Joseph 1722-1800 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Essays on Wit No. 2" by Richard Flecknoe, Edward Niles Hooker, and Joseph Warton is a collection of literary essays written in the 18th century, specifically during the Augustan era. This compilation focuses on the nature and purpose of wit in literature, exploring its various forms and implications in poetic and dramatic contexts. The essays offer insights into how wit was perceived at the time, similar to a discourse on the intricacies of language and humor. The book begins with an examination of Flecknoe's "Essay on Wit," which analyzes the distinction between appropriate and excessive wit in serious literature, arguing that true poetry should evoke deep emotions rather than rely solely on cleverness. This is followed by Flecknoe’s character sketches that reflect different types of wit, including the "good companion" and the "bold abusive wit," showcasing how societal contexts influence the reception of humor. Joseph Warton's contributions further assess the evolution of wit, emphasizing its role in civilized discourse while critiquing its perceived decline in seriousness and sophistication. The essays collectively highlight the relevance of wit beyond mere entertainment, suggesting its foundational role in engaging the audience's intellect and imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Introduction, by Hooker Essay on Wit, by Anonymous (1748) Character. Of one that Zany's the good Companion, by Flecknoe (1665) Character. Of a bold abusive Wit, by Flecknoe (1665) The Adventurer. No. 127, by Warton (1754) The Adventurer. No. 133, by Warton (1754) Of Wit, by Anonymous (1732). Release date is 2005-02-08 David Starner and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team Originally published: Los Angeles: The Augustan Reprint Society, 1946 Wit and humor PN Los Angeles: The Augustan Reprint Society, 1946 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14973 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14973 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133342.0 14973