Henry Gally : A critical essay on characteristic-writings from his translation…
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"A Critical Essay on Characteristic-Writings" by Henry Gally is a critical analysis written in the early 18th century. This work serves as an introductory essay to Gally's translation of "The Moral Characters of Theophrastus," and it focuses on the conventions of characteristic writing—a popular literary form of the time. In this essay, Gally discusses the nature of character writing and its evolution from classical origins. In this critical essay, Gally reflects upon
the characteristics of effective writing, especially in the context of the moral characters defined by Theophrastus. He asserts that a successful character should represent human nature in a way that is lively and true to life, emphasizing that superficial or exaggerated traits undermine the authenticity of writing. Gally critiques contemporary writers, particularly de la Bruyère, for their deviations from what he sees as the foundational principles of character writing. He highlights the importance of a plain and natural style, claiming that capturing the nuances of human behavior is paramount to the genre's success. Through his analysis, Gally calls for a deeper understanding of human motivations and behaviors, advocating for a return to the clear reflection of reality as seen in Theophrastus’s work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gally, Henry, 1696-1769 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Chorney, Alexander H. |
| LoC No. | a53009889 |
| Title | Henry Gally : A critical essay on characteristic-writings from his translation of The moral characters of Theophrastus (1725) |
| Note | Sections 1 and 3 of the essay are omitted in this edition. |
| Note | Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 33 |
| Credits | David Starner, Louise Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Theophrastus. Characters |
| Subject | Characters and characteristics in literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16299 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16299-7 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2005 |
| Last Update | May 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 475 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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