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100	1		_aGay, John, _d1685-1732
245	1	4	_aThe present state of wit (1711), and excerpts from The English Theophrastus; or, The manners of the age (1702)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aAugustan Reprint Society, publication number 07
500			_aRelease date is 2005-01-27
505	0		_aIntroduction by Bond -- The Present State of wit, in a letter to a Friend in the Country, by Gay (1711) -- Introduction by Britton -- Excerpts from the English Theophrastus: or, the manners of the Age. Being the modern characters of the court, the town, and the city, ascribed to Boyer (1702).
508			_aProduced by David Starner, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Present State of Wit" by John Gay is a critical work written in the early 18th century, specifically during the period known as the Augustan age of English literature. This book is a satirical essay that examines the state of wit and humor circulating in London, particularly among the periodicals prevalent in coffeehouses at the time. It reflects on the interactions and criticisms among writers, highlighting the cultural and social dynamics of wit in the society of Gay's era. In the book, Gay presents his observations in a letter format to a friend in the countryside, providing a vivid overview of contemporary periodicals such as the "Tatler," "Spectator," and "Examiner." He discusses the contributions of key figures like Richard Steele and Joseph Addison, praising their impact on public discourse and the cultivation of wit. Gay critiques various writers and their styles, offering insights into the nature of humor, criticism, and social satire. Overall, the work serves as both a historical commentary on the literary landscape of early 18th-century England and a reflection on the enduring qualities of social critique through wit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cLos Angeles: The Augustan Reprint Society, 1947
653			_aConduct of life
653			_aEnglish literature -- 18th century -- History and criticism
653			_aCharacters and characteristics
700	1		_aBond, Donald Frederic, _d1898-1987
700	1		_aBritton, W. Earl _q(Webster Earl), _d1905-1995
700	1		_aBoyer, Abel, _d1667-1729
830		0	_aAugustan Reprint Society, publication number 07
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14800
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