Proverbial Philosophy by Martin Farquhar Tupper
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"Proverbial Philosophy" by Martin Farquhar Tupper is a collection of philosophical poems written in the mid-19th century. The work explores themes of wisdom, morality, and the human experience through a series of reflective essays that draw on proverbial wisdom and poetic expressions. It presents a blend of philosophical musings and ethical considerations intended to guide readers toward a deeper understanding of life’s complexities. The opening portion introduces readers to the author's contemplative
style and sets the tone for the philosophical inquiries that follow. Tupper begins with a "Prefatory" section that encourages thoughtful reflection and a camaraderie in the pursuit of wisdom. He speaks to the "gentle scholar of Wisdom," inviting the reader to share in the journey of understanding the truths of life, the nature of existence, and the emotions that define the human experience. Through metaphoric language, he emphasizes the importance of wisdom and its rarity, comparing wise words to precious pearls and seeds of happiness, suggesting a meaningful exploration of life’s deeper truths awaits in the subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Tupper, Martin Farquhar, 1810-1889 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Proverbial Philosophy The First and Second Series |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Chris Pinfield, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Proverbs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50064 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50064-5 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 719 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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