Thirty Letters on Various Subjects, Vol. 1 (of 2) by William Jackson
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"Thirty Letters on Various Subjects, Vol. 1 (of 2) by William Jackson" is a collection of essays written in the late 18th century. The work contains a series of letters that explore diverse topics such as the nature of riches, the arts of painting and music, and various social customs. This epistolary format showcases Jackson's reflections on philosophical and cultural issues of his time. In these letters, Jackson engages with ideas about
human nature and society, often questioning established norms and encouraging independent thought. He critiques customs such as dueling and card-playing, analyzes the merits of different languages, and discusses the relationship between art and emotion. Throughout the volume, he emphasizes the importance of personal judgment and authenticity in the pursuit of happiness and cultural appreciation. His discussions serve not only to enlighten his correspondent but also to provoke readers into deeper contemplation of their own beliefs and experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jackson, William, 1730-1803 |
|---|---|
| Title | Thirty Letters on Various Subjects, Vol. 1 (of 2) |
| Alternate Title | 30 Letters on Various Subjects, Vol. 1 (of 2) |
| Contents | The force of custom -- On riches, cards, and duelling -- On languages -- On judging by the perceptions of others -- On painting -- On painting -- On temporary taste -- On musical expression -- On the parenthesis, and anticipation -- On catches -- On the English language -- On Homer's scale of heroes -- On the different manners of reading -- On Shakespeare -- On writing-hand -- On the want of accurate views -- On the analogy of the arts -- On bad association. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sonya Schermann, Robert Tonsing, 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: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poets, English -- 18th century -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Jackson, William, 1730-1803 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Composers -- Great Britain -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59710 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59710-2 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 325 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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