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The World Display’d

The World Display’d

John Earle

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
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Sociedad y ciencias sociales
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9781176131125
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'The World Display’d, Or, Several Essays' by John Earle offers a fascinating glimpse into 17th-century English society through a series of insightful character sketches and essays. Earle masterfully portrays the diverse personalities and social types of his time, from the scholar and the Puritan to the affected courtier and the common rogue. His witty observations and keen understanding of human nature provide a rich tapestry of social commentary, reflecting the manners, morals, and eccentricities of a bygone era.This collection stands as a valuable historical document, shedding light on the cultural landscape of England during a period of significant social and political change. Earle’s work remains relevant for its enduring exploration of human character and its ability to capture the spirit of a particular time and place. Readers interested in social history, literary essays, and the art of character portrayal will find this collection both enlightening and entertaining.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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