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100 1 _aDonne, John,
_d1572-1631
245 1 0 _aParadoxes and Problemes :
_bWith two characters and an essay of valour. Now for the first time reprinted from the editions of 1633 and 1652 with one additional probleme.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-04-08
508 _aProduced by deaurider, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Paradoxes and Problemes" by John Donne is a collection of witty essays likely written in the early 17th century. The work explores various philosophical and social issues through paradoxical statements and questioning reasoning, covering topics ranging from the nature of women to the essence of virtue and valor. Through its playful and often critical lens, the book invites readers to reflect on established norms and beliefs. The opening of this collection introduces a series of paradoxes, beginning with a defense of women's inconsistency, where the author challenges the negative connotation associated with changeability by comparing women’s nature to the dynamic forces of the universe. Donne further argues for the value of women’s beauty and their right to adorn themselves, alongside an exploration of the complexities of human emotions and societal expectations. Each essay in this early portion sets the stage for a deeper inquiry into love, virtue, and morality, blending humor with philosophical reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aQuestions and answers -- Early works to 1800
653 _aEnglish wit and humor -- Early works to 1800
700 1 _aKeynes, Geoffrey,
_d1887-1982
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61783
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