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Title: Peter Plymley's Letters, and Selected Essays
Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Peter Pymley's Letters -- Historical Apology for the Irish Catholics -- Ireland and England -- Moore's Captain Rock.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1893 Cassell & Company edition by David Price
Summary: "Peter Plymley's Letters and Selected Essays" by Sydney Smith is a collection of satirical letters written in the early 19th century that address the contentious issue of Catholic emancipation in Ireland. Through the persona of Peter Plymley, Smith engages in a witty and incisive critique of political and religious bigotry, advocating for the inclusion and rights of Catholics in a predominantly Protestant England. The letters are not merely a reflection of the historical grievances of the time but also showcase Smith's keen intellect and ability to intertwine humor with serious commentary. At the start of the work, the reader is introduced to the character of Peter Plymley, who writes to his brother Abraham, a cleric living in the countryside. Plymley's tone is both affectionate and mocking, as he first compliments Abraham before launching into a robust defense of Irish Catholics. He counters common prejudices and fears about Catholics with logical reasoning and historical context, while also highlighting the absurdity of religious exclusion in matters of national security. The opening establishes a combative yet humorous framework in which Smith tackles the deeper societal issues of his time, signaling that this collection will be both an exploration of personal and political themes, rooted in wit and eloquence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Sydney, 1771-1845
EBook No.: 4063
Published: May 1, 2003
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Essays
Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1800-1837
Subject: Catholic emancipation
Subject: Catholics -- Great Britain -- History
Subject: Catholics -- Ireland -- History
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Peter Plymley's Letters, and Selected Essays
Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Peter Pymley's Letters -- Historical Apology for the Irish Catholics -- Ireland and England -- Moore's Captain Rock.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1893 Cassell & Company edition by David Price
Summary: "Peter Plymley's Letters and Selected Essays" by Sydney Smith is a collection of satirical letters written in the early 19th century that address the contentious issue of Catholic emancipation in Ireland. Through the persona of Peter Plymley, Smith engages in a witty and incisive critique of political and religious bigotry, advocating for the inclusion and rights of Catholics in a predominantly Protestant England. The letters are not merely a reflection of the historical grievances of the time but also showcase Smith's keen intellect and ability to intertwine humor with serious commentary. At the start of the work, the reader is introduced to the character of Peter Plymley, who writes to his brother Abraham, a cleric living in the countryside. Plymley's tone is both affectionate and mocking, as he first compliments Abraham before launching into a robust defense of Irish Catholics. He counters common prejudices and fears about Catholics with logical reasoning and historical context, while also highlighting the absurdity of religious exclusion in matters of national security. The opening establishes a combative yet humorous framework in which Smith tackles the deeper societal issues of his time, signaling that this collection will be both an exploration of personal and political themes, rooted in wit and eloquence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Sydney, 1771-1845
EBook No.: 4063
Published: May 1, 2003
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Essays
Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1800-1837
Subject: Catholic emancipation
Subject: Catholics -- Great Britain -- History
Subject: Catholics -- Ireland -- History
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.