TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cooper,Thomas
TI  - Wise Saws and Modern Instances, Volume 2 (of 2)
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - English fiction -- 19th century
KW  - Short stories, English
N1  - Release date is 2012-03-11; The old corporation -- Ned Wilcom; a story of a father's sacrifice of his child at the shrine of Mammon -- London 'venture; or, the old story over again -- The lad who felt like a fish out of water -- The intellectual lever that lacked a fulcrum -- Nicholas Nixon, "gentleman," who could not understand why, but who knew "it was so" -- Signs of the times; or, one parson and two clerks -- Dame Deborah Thrumpkinson, and her orphan apprentice, Joe -- Toby Lackpenny the philosophical: a devotee of the marvellous; Produced by Bryan Ness, Katie Hernandez and the Online
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N2  - "Wis Saws and Modern Instances, Volume 2" by Thomas Cooper is a collection of social commentary and stories written in the mid-19th century. The text appears to weave together observations about human nature, societal norms, and the follies of character, possibly emphasizing the lives of individuals marginalized by their eccentricities or circumstances. As a Chartist, Cooper likely infuses political perspectives that examine class struggles and the moral qualities of various figures in society.  The opening of this volume begins with a philosophical reflection on the nature of individuality and the often harsh judgments cast upon those deemed "odd" or "singular." Cooper presents a narrative that considers how society perceives its members, particularly those who embody qualities contrary to the norm and often get unfairly criticized or overlooked. Specifically, it introduces the "Old Corporation" of Lincoln, hinting at a critique of social structures, and transitions smoothly into character sketches, including a benevolent alderman who, despite his kindness and contributions to society, is deemed eccentric for his passions and charity. This blend of personal narrative and social critique sets a reflective and engaging tone for the stories to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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