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100	1		_aEarle, John, _d1601?-1665
245	1	0	_aMicrocosmography : _bor, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-08-25
508			_aProduced by Irma Spehar, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520			_a"Microcosmography" by John Earle is a collection of essays and character sketches written in the early 17th century. This work offers a keen observation of human nature, exploring various types of individuals and their societal roles through a series of witty and insightful portraits. Earle, a bishop and scholar, employs humor and moral reflection to capture the complexities of character within his contemporary society. The opening of "Microcosmography" introduces a variety of character studies, starting with a child's innocent nature, presenting them as a "small letter" version of humanity before they are affected by the world's vices. Earle uses a blend of poetic language and sharp wit to depict a range of figures, from a young preacher and a grave divine to a dull physician and a discontented man, showcasing their quirks and flaws. These character sketches are not just amusing; they serve as critical reflections on human behavior and the societal norms of Earle's time, indicating that many of the insights remain relevant today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCharacter sketches
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26425
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