Character Writings Of The 17th Century (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419112577)

""Character Writings of the 17th Century"" is a collection of essays, letters, and other writings from various authors that provide insight into the social and cultural norms of the time period. The book includes works from notable figures such as John Dryden, Samuel Pepys, and Sir William Temple, as well as lesser-known writers. The writings cover a range of topics, including manners, morals, fashion, and politics. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the values and beliefs of 17th century society through the perspectives of these diverse authors.A FLATTERER Is the shadow of a fool. He is a good woodman, for he singleth out none but the wealthy. His carriage is ever of the colour of his patient; and for his sake he will halt or wear a wry neck. He dispraiseth nothing but poverty and small drink, and praiseth his Grace of making water. He selleth himself with reckoning his great friends, and teacheth the present how to win his praises by reciting the other gifts; he is ready for all employments, but especially before dinner, for his courage and his stomach go together. He will play any upon his countenance, and where he cannot be admitted for a counsellor he will serve as a fool.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Various
ISBN-10: 1419112570
ISBN-13: 9781419112577
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 372
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.77d