Thirty Letters on Various Subjects, Vol. 2 (of 2)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jackson, William, 1730-1803

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

30 Letters on Various Subjects, Vol. 2 (of 2)

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Thirty Letters on Various Subjects, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by William Jackson is a collection of essays and letters written during the late 18th century. This book primarily addresses topics related to literature, art, philosophy, and critical commentary, reflecting the intellectual climate of the period. It presents a dialogue on various subjects, providing insights and critiques that are dense with historical and literary references. In this volume, Jackson delves into the works of poets such as Quarles and Shakespeare, offering critiques and interpretations that highlight both their merits and shortcomings. He engages in discussions about the nature of artistic expression, the distinctions of warm versus cold coloring in painting, and the principles of perspective in art. Each letter presents his personal reflections on the evolution of language, expressions of genius, and the various forms of superstition prevalent in society. Through a blend of personal musings and critical analysis, Jackson's letters provide a nuanced view of the cultural and artistic tensions of his time, showcasing the role of the writer as both a critic and a philosopher. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Criticism on Quarles

On warm colouring

A false principle in painting exposed

Passages in Shakspeare explained

Petition of To and The

On self-production

Some phrases explained

Obstructions in the way of fame

On alliteration and literation

On common superstitions

Wrong representations of the solar system

Criticism on Quarles concluded.

Credits:

Produced by Sonya Schermann, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-06-09