A Lecture on Heads: With Additions By Mr. Pilon, As Delivered By Charles Lee Lewes, to Which Is Added, an Essay on Satire With Forty-Seven Heads By ... Added, an Essay on Satire (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A witty collection of essays and sketches that lampoon satire, manners, and public performance.
It reveals how behavior and dress reveal character with humor and insight. This compact volume assembles sharp observations on social pretenses, fashionable dress, and the art of speaking in public. Through playful portraits and sets of headfuls of satire, it shows how wit and keen eye for detail can entertain while it educates.
- Exercises in satire that blend character, situation, and language to coax laughter.
- Insights into public lectures, manners, and the theatrical side of social life.
- Vivid character sketches and descriptions that illuminate daily behavior without spoilers.
- A thoughtful look at how wit, humor, and apparatus work together to make satire effective.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of satirical essays by 18th-century English writer Charles Lee Lewes. Lewes' approachable writing style and clever wit capture the societal trends of his time through mock lectures that touch on themes like knowledge, entertainment, fashion, and politics. This book offers a unique glimpse into the beliefs and prejudices of 18th-century England and provides insights into the timeless human preoccupation with appearances, the pursuit of pleasure, and the quirks of human nature, making it a valuable read for those interested in the social and cultural history of the period. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781451015713_0
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