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Author Brown, Thomas, 1662-1704
Title The works of Mr. Thomas Brown, serious and comical : in prose and verse, with his remains in four volumes compleat; vol. II
Original Publication United Kingdom: Edward Midwinter,1730.
Note Vol. II: Letters from the dead to the living, and from the living to the dead; together with dialogues of the dead, after the manner of Lucian.
Note Reading ease score: 47.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Works of Mr. Thomas Brown, Serious and Comical: In Prose and Verse" is a collection of satirical letters and dialogues likely written in the early 18th century. This work reflects the author's humorous and critical take on societal issues, politics, and the human condition, particularly in the context of the period's cultural and historical milieu. The opening of the work presents a letter from Mr. Joseph Haines, who humorously recounts his experiences after crossing into the realm of the dead. He navigates various encounters and observations in the afterlife, detailing his interactions with famous historical and legendary figures, including the ferryman Charon and characters from classical and modern lore. Through witty dialogue and engaging anecdotes, Haines provides a satirical commentary on life in the living world, underlining the absurdities and follies of both the dead and the living. His playful approach to serious topics, such as political corruption and celebrity, sets the tone for the collection's broader exploration of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Erotic literature -- Early works to 1800
Subject English wit and humor -- Early works to 1800
Subject Latin literature -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 69126
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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