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100 1 _aBramston, James,
_d1694?-1744
245 1 4 _aThe Man of Taste
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-08-15
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Man of Taste" by James Bramston is a satirical poem written in the early 18th century, specifically in the 1730s. This work belongs to the genre of poetry, more precisely, it can be categorized as a satirical commentary on societal norms and the concept of "taste" during the Augustan era. The poem critiques the superficiality of contemporary culture and the pretensions of those who consider themselves connoisseurs of taste, using humor and irony to explore the distinctions between genuine and false tastes in art, architecture, and social practices. In the poem, Bramston presents a character who embodies the archetype of a self-proclaimed "Man of Taste," showcasing a blend of arrogance and ridiculousness as he navigates various aspects of art and society. The narrator includes personal anecdotes and observations about his upbringing, claiming an "hereditary taste" steeped in theatrical and social pretensions. As he attempts to delineate his preferences in literature, architecture, and gastronomy, Bramston emphasizes his pretentiousness and lack of true discernment, reflecting a broader commentary on the follies of those who misuse the concept of taste to elevate their social standing. The poem ultimately serves as a critique of the vain and ostentatious aspects of society, exposing the hollowness behind the façade of cultured sophistication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPope, Alexander, 1688-1744 -- Poetry
653 _aVerse satire, English
653 _aAesthetics, British -- 18th century -- Poetry
700 1 _aLock, F. P.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33441
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