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9780243854127: The Mirror

Synopsis

This book is a collection of essays initially published in a Scottish literary magazine in the 1770s. The Mirror drew heavily on themes and ideas of the Enlightenment, with a strong emphasis on moral philosophy and improvement of the human condition. It offers insights from philosophers and writers on the human condition and character, sociable living, and the nature of beauty. The Mirror was an influential publication important in the history of periodical literature, impactful on later essay collections such as The Lounger and The Spectator.

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