Essays upon several subjects of literature and morality. [electronic resource] : Particularly upon the manner of writing in single thoughts. Of conversation. Of the different talents of writing and speaking. Of the qualities necessary for society. Of Criticism upon works of wit. Of the effects of habit. Of self-love and of modesty. Of simplicity, and the different kinds of modesty. Of the necessity of following one' s genius. Of prepossession, and its effects. Of good-humour. Of judgment and genius. Of happiness. Of reading and memory. Of nobility. The distinction between pride and vanity. Of politeness. Of the natural. Of parts. Of regard to human judgement. Of infidelity. Of riches. With reflections upon taste; and many other curious topicks. Translated from the French of the Abbot trublet.
1746
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Essays upon several subjects of literature and morality. [electronic resource] : Particularly upon the manner of writing in single thoughts. Of conversation. Of the different talents of writing and speaking. Of the qualities necessary for society. Of Criticism upon works of wit. Of the effects of habit. Of self-love and of modesty. Of simplicity, and the different kinds of modesty. Of the necessity of following one' s genius. Of prepossession, and its effects. Of good-humour. Of judgment and genius. Of happiness. Of reading and memory. Of nobility. The distinction between pride and vanity. Of politeness. Of the natural. Of parts. Of regard to human judgement. Of infidelity. Of riches. With reflections upon taste; and many other curious topicks. Translated from the French of the Abbot trublet.
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Essais sur divers sujets de littérature et de morale. English
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The third edition.
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London : Printed for T. Osborne, in Gray's-Inn; J. Hild-Yard at York; and M. Bryson at Newcastle, MDCCXLVI. [1746]
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Great Britain -- England -- London.
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English
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v,[3],268p. ; 12.
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Reproduction of original from British Library.
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English Short Title Catalog, T223554.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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