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100	1		_aSteele, Richard, Sir, _d1672-1729
245	1	0	_aIsaac Bickerstaff, Physician and Astrologer
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2001
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2001-05-01
508			_aProduced by Les Bowler, and David Widger
520			_a"Issac Bickerstaff, Physician and Astrologer" by Sir Richard Steele is a collection of essays originally published in journals during the early 18th century. The book is centered around the character of Isaac Bickerstaff, a fictional physician and astrologer who provides commentary on the social mores and behaviors of his time through thoughtful and often humorous essays that reflect the cultural life of his era. The opening of the work sets the stage for Bickerstaff’s persona by introducing the context of his genealogical claims and his critique of contemporary society. He humorously asserts his family lineage and pokes fun at both existing societal norms and individuals, setting a sly tone for the essays to follow. This introduction hints at Bickerstaff's dual role as a thoughtful observer and a satirical commentator on issues like marriage, societal vanity, and human folly, through a blend of wit, wisdom, and charm. This establishes a rich ground for engaging narratives that will blend personal anecdotes with broader reflections on love, marriage, and the follies of human character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish wit and humor
653			_aFictitious characters -- Autobiography
700	1		_aMorley, Henry, _d1822-1894
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2644
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