Humors Looking Glasse

Humors Looking Glasse

Samuel Rowlands

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Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9781023465472
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Explore the quirks and follies of humanity in Samuel Rowlands’s 'Humors Looking Glasse,' a sharp and witty satire from the early modern period. This 17th-century poetic work offers a humorous reflection on the various 'humors,' or temperaments, that drive human behavior. Rowlands masterfully uses satire to expose societal absurdities and individual eccentricities, providing a fascinating glimpse into the social landscape of his time.A valuable piece of literary history, 'Humors Looking Glasse' showcases the enduring power of humor to critique and comment on the human condition. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to experience the wit and wisdom of Rowlands’s verse. Delve into this classic example of English satire and discover why its observations on human nature remain relevant and entertaining centuries later. Perfect for readers interested in early modern literature, poetry, and the art of humorous social commentary.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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