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Title: The doctor, &c., vol. 7 (of 7)
Original Publication: London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green and Longman, 1834.
Note: Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Ron Swanson
Summary: "The Doctor, &c., vol. 7 (of 7)" by Robert Southey is a collection of reflections and philosophical essays written in the mid-19th century. This volume serves as a compilation of various papers and fragments from the broader work, delving into topics of language, theology, and humanity, exploring a range of historical and literary references. The text promises to engage readers with its intricate thought processes and rich tapestry of ideas often infused with humor and irony. The opening of the work presents a series of prefaces and introductory remarks, setting the stage for what is to come in the ensuing chapters. It begins with a discussion about the significance of language, touching on the power of the tongue in human communication, both in a literal sense and in terms of the greater implications of speech and rhetoric. As the text progresses, Southey delves into various historical anecdotes, philosophical musings, and theological debates, abridging complex narratives around the use of tongues in a societal context and the potential for miracles in the face of skepticism. Overall, the opening establishes a foundation that blends humor, critical thought, and references to both classical and contemporary discourse, piquing the reader's interest in the layers of meaning that unfold throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Southey, Robert, 1774-1843
Editor: Warter, John Wood, 1806-1878
EBook No.: 73470
Published: Apr 26, 2024
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: English literature -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The doctor, &c., vol. 7 (of 7)
Original Publication: London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green and Longman, 1834.
Note: Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Ron Swanson
Summary: "The Doctor, &c., vol. 7 (of 7)" by Robert Southey is a collection of reflections and philosophical essays written in the mid-19th century. This volume serves as a compilation of various papers and fragments from the broader work, delving into topics of language, theology, and humanity, exploring a range of historical and literary references. The text promises to engage readers with its intricate thought processes and rich tapestry of ideas often infused with humor and irony. The opening of the work presents a series of prefaces and introductory remarks, setting the stage for what is to come in the ensuing chapters. It begins with a discussion about the significance of language, touching on the power of the tongue in human communication, both in a literal sense and in terms of the greater implications of speech and rhetoric. As the text progresses, Southey delves into various historical anecdotes, philosophical musings, and theological debates, abridging complex narratives around the use of tongues in a societal context and the potential for miracles in the face of skepticism. Overall, the opening establishes a foundation that blends humor, critical thought, and references to both classical and contemporary discourse, piquing the reader's interest in the layers of meaning that unfold throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Southey, Robert, 1774-1843
Editor: Warter, John Wood, 1806-1878
EBook No.: 73470
Published: Apr 26, 2024
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: English literature -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.