02328cam a22003253u 4500 16233 UtSlPG 20260610133359.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Morris, Corbyn, 1710-1779 An Essay towards Fixing the True Standards of Wit, Humour, Railery, Satire, and Ridicule (1744) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-07-07 Produced by David Starner, Louise Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. "An Essay towards Fixing the True Standards of Wit, Humour, Raillery, Satire, and Ridicule" by Corbyn Morris is a philosophical essay written in the early 18th century. The work aims to clarify the distinctions and meanings of various literary concepts, primarily focusing on wit and humour. Morris seeks to provide precise definitions and examples, critiquing the inadequacies of previous definitions put forth by notable authors like Dryden, Locke, and Addison. The opening of the essay sets the stage for Morris's exploration of these themes by acknowledging the complexity of defining wit and humour. He argues against a mere acceptance of earlier works and emphasizes the necessity for original inquiry to advance literary understanding. Morris also introduces key concepts and offers a comparison of familiar examples from literature that demonstrate the nuances between wit and humour, laying a foundation for his exploration and criticism of established literary figures and definitions. The initial chapters create a compelling narrative that invites readers to consider the nature of these artistic expressions and their relevance in literature and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Comedy Wit and humor -- History and criticism Clifford, James L. (James Lowry), 1901-1978 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16233 57621 57621