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The Platitudes Of A Pessimist, By The Author Of ’the Life Of A Prig’. [repr. From The Saturday Review]

The Platitudes Of A Pessimist, By The Author Of ’the Life Of A Prig’. [repr. From The Saturday Review]

Thomas Longueville

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9781276695084
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The Platitudes Of A Pessimist, penned by the author of ’The Life of a Prig’, presents a collection of satirical essays originally published in the Saturday Review. Through sharp wit and incisive observations, the author explores the commonplaces and contradictions inherent in pessimistic viewpoints. This work offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian-era social commentary, examining the prevalent attitudes and anxieties of the time. Longueville’s essays provide a thought-provoking and often humorous perspective on human nature and societal norms, making them as relevant today as they were upon their initial publication. Readers will appreciate the author’s clever prose and the enduring insights into the human condition that permeate these timeless reflections. This edition revives a forgotten voice, offering a unique lens through which to understand both the past and present.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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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