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100 1 _aMorley, Henry,
_d1822-1894
245 1 0 _aCharacter Writings of the Seventeenth Century
246 1 _aCharacter Writings of the 17th Century
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
505 0 _aCharacter writing before the Seventeenth century -- Character writings of the Seventeenth century -- Character writings after the Seventeenth century.
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Sheila Vogtmann and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Character Writings of the Seventeenth Century" by Henry Morley is a scholarly collection that reflects on a specific literary form prevalent in the seventeenth century, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This work serves as an anthology of character sketches that explore various human traits and societal roles typical of that era, drawing on the contributions of notable writers like Theophrastus, Sir Thomas Overbury, and Joseph Hall, among others. It meticulously examines how virtues and vices were personified through detailed descriptions, offering insights into moral and ethical considerations relevant to the time. The opening of the text outlines the origins of character writing, tracing its lineage back to classical figures such as Theophrastus. It describes the intent behind character sketches, which aims to delineate human qualities rather than individuals. Through examples like the humorous yet critical portrayal of "Stupidity," the reader is introduced to the style and substance of character writings, showcasing how common types—like the Ruffler, the Timist, and the Flatterer—were depicted with wit and a keen understanding of human nature. The introductory section sets the tone for the rest of the collection, inviting readers to engage with historical characterizations that resonate through time and illustrate the shared human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish literature
653 _aCharacters and characteristics in literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10699
999 _c52152
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