ESSAY UPON WIT
by
Sir Richard Blackmore
1716
With Commentary by Joseph Addison (Freeholder, No.
45, 1716) and an Introduction by Richard C. Boys
Series One: Essays on Wit No. 1
Sir Richard Black...
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Sir Richard Blackmore, physician and man of letters, was a cultural event. His ambitious epic poetry provoked pamphlet wars and coffeehouse cabals; it earned artistic scorn and royal gratitude. Althou...
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Essay upon Wit
Richard Blackmore