Essays by Winthrop Mackworth Praed
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"Essays" by Winthrop Mackworth Praed is a collection of prose writings likely composed in the early 19th century, curated and arranged by Sir George Young. This anthology showcases Praed’s sharp wit and playful observations on a variety of themes, engaging with both societal norms and individual eccentricities through humor and irony. The works included reflect his experiences and literary prowess, particularly as he juxtaposes contrasting character types in societies, making his essays
a delightful exploration of human nature. At the start of the collection, Praed introduces two contrasting characters, Charles and Jonathan, who embody the themes of enthusiasm versus pragmatism in their appreciation of rural life. This opening sets the tone for the essays, illustrating how perspective shapes our understanding and enjoyment of the world around us. Through their interactions, the author subtly critiques societal expectations while highlighting the merits of both buoyant imagination and practical reasoning. The characterization establishes a lively dialogue that delves into broader themes such as art, politics, and human behavior, enticing readers with their humor and insight into human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Praed, Winthrop Mackworth, 1802-1839 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 |
| Editor | Young, George, Sir, 1837-1930 |
| LoC No. | 12037792 |
| Title | Essays |
| Original Publication | London: George Routledge and Sons, 1887. |
| Series Title | Morley's universal library. [55] |
| Contents | Rhyme and Reason -- On the practical bathos -- Nicknames -- Yes and no -- Thoughts on the words "turn out" -- Solitude in a crowd -- Politeness and politesse -- A Windsor ball -- Lovers' vows -- On the practical asyndeton -- On hair-dressing -- On a certain age -- Not at home -- Musæ O'Connorianæ -- The knight and the knave -- Mad—quite mad! -- The bogle of Anneslie; or, the three-cornered hat -- On the proposed establishment of a public library at Eton -- The mistake; or, sixes and sevens -- Sense and Sensibility -- Mr. Lozell's essay on weathercocks -- Golightly's essay on blues -- Old boots -- On the divinities of the ancients -- Reminiscences of my youth -- On true friendship -- The country curate -- The wedding: a Roman tale -- Private correspondence of Peregrine Courtenay -- Abdication of the King of Clubs -- The Union Club -- My first folly -- Points -- Leonora -- Damasippus -- My first flame -- The inconvenience of having an elder brother -- Toujours perdrix -- The best bat in the school. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English essays -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71838 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71838-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 925 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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