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Author Morris, Corbyn, 1710-1779.

Title An essay towards fixing the true standards of wit, humour, raillery, satire, and ridicule [microform] / To which is added, an analysis of the characters of an humourist, Sir John Falstaff, Sir Roger De Coverly, and Don Quixote. Inscribed to the Right Honorable Robert earl of Orford. By the author of a Letter from a by-stander ...

Imprint London : Printed for J. Roberts, and W. Bickerton, 1744.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe Basement Library of English Literature Microfiche Cabinets  LEL 11677    ---  Available
Description xxxiv, xxxii, 75 p. ; 22 cm.
Series Library of English literature ; LEL 11677
Note Dedication signed: Corbyn Morris.
Pages 56-65 appear to have been reprinted from some periodical, dated May 11, and April 10.
"An essay concerning humour in comedy," by William Congreve: p. 66-75.
Reproduction Microfiche. Chicago, Ill. : Library Resources, inc., 1976. 1 microfiche : positive ; 8 x 13 cm. (Library of English literature ; LEL 11677)
Note s 1976 ilu n
Subject Wit and humor -- History and criticism.
Comedy.
Satire.
Ridicule.
Added Author Congreve, William, 1670-1729.

 
    
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