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The Annotator hopes to be able foon, to give a circumltantial and well-authenticated account of the ical lady alluded to under the cha racter of this Widow.
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The Annotator hopes to be able foon, to give a circumltantial and well-authenticated account of the ical lady alluded to under the cha racter of this Widow.
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The gentleman next in cfleem and authority among us is another bachelor, who is a member of the Inner Temple; a man of great probity, wit, and underftand ing; but he has chofen his place Of refidence rather to obey the direction of an Old humourfome father, than in purfuit of his own inclinations. He was placed there to findy the laws Of the land, and is the molt learned of any of the houfe in thofe of the Rage. Ariltotle and Lon ginus are much better underflood by him than Littleton or Coke. The father feuds up every polt queftions res Iating to marriagearticles, leafes, and tenures, in the neighbourhood; all which queliions he agrees with an attorney to anfwer and take care Of in the lump. He is fiudying the paflions themfelves when he lhould be enquiring into the debates among men which arife from them. He knows the argument Of each Of the orations of Demoflhenes and Tully, but not one cafe in the reports of our own courts. NO one ever took him for a fool, bur none except his intimate freinds, know he has a great deal Of wit. This turn makes him at once both difinterefled and agreeable. As few of his thoughts are drawn from bufinefs, they are molt Of them fit for converfation. His talte Of books is a little too jult for the age he lives in; he has read all, but approves Of very few. His familiarity with the cultoms, manners, actions, and writings Of the ancients, makes him a very delicate Obferver of what occurs to him in the prefent world. He is an excellent critick, and the time of the play is his hour Of bufinefs; exactly at five he paffes through new-inn, erotics through ruffel-court, and takes a turn at vvill's till the play begins; he has his thoes rubbed and his periwig powdered at the barber's as you go into the Rofe It is for the good Of the audience when he is at a play, for the actors have an ambition to pleafe him.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating exploration of the world through the eyes of a thoughtful, witty, and insightful observer. The author, a man of immense learning and experience, has chosen to remain anonymous, preferring to be known simply as 'The Spectator'. He lives his life as a detached observer of society, taking in the foibles and absurdities of human behavior, the political landscape, and the various social and cultural trends of his day. The book's main focus is the establishment of a club, comprised of a diverse group of individuals representing different walks of life. The author describes each member in detail, offering an intricate portrait of their personalities and habits. Through these characters, the book delves into topics such as the nature of virtue, the intricacies of social hierarchies, the role of commerce and trade, and the evolving nature of love and courtship. The Spectator's unique perspective, combined with the author's keen wit and keen observations, offer a rich tapestry of 18th-century English society. The book offers a glimpse into the world of coffee houses, theaters, and political debates, and provides a commentary on the prevailing social norms, customs, and values. This work ultimately captures the intellectual and social ferment of its era, offering a timeless commentary on the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333236885_0
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