Miscellaneous Pieces, in Prose by John Aikin and Mrs. Barbauld
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"Miscellaneous Pieces, in Prose" by John Aikin and Mrs. Barbauld is a collection of essays and prose writings written in the late 18th century. This work includes a variety of literary pieces that explore themes such as comedy, philosophy, and nature, reflecting on both human emotions and societal structures. The authors delve into topics ranging from the essence of comedy and the pleasures of terror to the value of monastic institutions, offering
insightful commentary and a poetic touch throughout. At the start of the collection, the authors lay a foundation for their explorations by discussing the nature and purpose of comedy, emphasizing its role in reflecting human life through a humorous lens. The opening section analyzes how comedy generates ludicrous emotions, dissecting character-driven humor versus incident-based mirth. Following this, a vision titled "The Hill of Science" is presented, highlighting the struggles and pursuits of knowledge amid distractions and obstacles. As the narrative flows, readers encounter various characters personifying different facets of ambition and application, suggesting that while talent and genius are vital, it is often perseverance and steady application that yield true success in the quest for wisdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Aikin, John, 1747-1822 |
|---|---|
| Author | Barbauld, Mrs. (Anna Letitia), 1743-1825 |
| Title | Miscellaneous Pieces, in Prose |
| Contents | On the province of Comedy -- The Hill of Science, a vision -- On romances, an imitation -- Seláma, an imitation of Ossian -- Against inconsistency in our expectations -- The canal and the brook, an apologue -- On monastic institutions -- On the pleasure derived from objects of terror; with Sir Bertrand, a fragment -- On the heroic poem of Gondibert -- An enquiry into those kinds of distress which excite agreeable sensations; with a tale -- Essay on devotional taste. |
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Produced by Shaun Pinder, Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English prose literature -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48056 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48056-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 24, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 665 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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