02287cam a22003133u 4500 55621 UtSlPG 20260610134300.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Rowlands, Samuel Humors Looking Glasse Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-09-24 Produced by ellinora, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Humors Looking Glasse" by Samuel Rowlands is a satirical poem written in the early 17th century. This work can be classified as a poetic commentary or satire, focusing on the social behavior and humorous follies of its time. The book mainly explores the concept of human folly and the various 'humors' that influence individuals' behaviors—drawing a vivid picture of the comedic absurdities prevalent in society during the Elizabethan period. The content of "Humors Looking Glasse" presents a series of humorous observations and critiques about various characters and social customs of the era. Through a collection of epigrams and anecdotes, Rowlands reflects on the absurdities of human nature, including the intricacies of courtship, marriage, drunkenness, and the trials of love. The narrative comprises dialogues and scenarios that expose the follies of different archetypes, such as jealous husbands, extravagant wives, and foolish travelers, ultimately presenting a mirror to society's quirks and vices. The humor in Rowlands’ writing serves to entertain while also provoking thought about character, virtue, and social norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 Satire, English -- Early works to 1800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55621 96452 96452