Tomlinsoniana by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
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| Author | Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 |
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| Title | Tomlinsoniana |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Bryan Sherman and David Widger |
| Summary | "Tomlinsoniana" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a unique collection of moral essays and maxims written in the early 19th century, specifically reflective of the Victorian era. The text is presented as the posthumous writings of Augustus Tomlinson, a fictional professor of moral philosophy, addressing his pupils on various topics related to ethics, deception, and human behavior. The book's likely topic revolves around the art of manipulation and the moral implications of social fraud, offering insights into the nature of humanity and society. The content of "Tomlinsoniana" is structured around two main sections: a series of maxims on the popular art of cheating, illustrated by ten distinct character types, and a collection of essays titled "Brachylogia." In the first section, Tomlinson shares cunning observations on how individuals might exploit social norms and weaknesses in others' characters for personal gain, urging his pupils to study human nature deeply. The second section delves into critical reflections on topics such as morality, fortune, emulation, and the hypocrisy of societal standards. The tone primarily oscillates between irony and earnestness, with Tomlinson's character revealing both the fallibility and complexities of human motivations and societal constructs. Through a satirical lens, Bulwer-Lytton critiques various facets of moral philosophy, displaying an intricate understanding of human psychology and social dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7736 |
| Release Date | Nov 26, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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