The Looker-On, Vol. 1: A Periodical Paper; March 10, 1792 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Simon Olive-Branch

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483857955 ISBN 13: 9780483857957

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A witty, early look at age, virtue, and daily life from the fringes of society.

This inaugural installment of a periodical sketches an elderly narrator who turns reflective, humorous eye on memory, money, manners, and the small temptations of aging. Through personal anecdotes, digressions, and playful irony, the piece probes how time changes priorities, how vanity and judgment mingle, and how everyday choices reveal character in a lighthearted, moralizing voice.

Written as a self-deprecating, amiable confession, the selection invites readers to consider the habits, foibles, and social rituals that shape a long life. It blends satire with candid observation, offering a window into late‑18th‑century thought on human nature, virtue, and the quest for a meaningful, quiet integrity in a busy world.

• Introduces a reflective, aging narrator who blends humor with moral observation
• Explores themes of time, memory, and the pursuit of virtue
• Mixes personal anecdote with social commentary on daily life and society
• Sets a tone of gentle irony suitable for readers of 18th‑century periodicals

Ideal for readers who enjoy period pieces that combine character study with social wit and a calm, instructive humor.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483857955
• ISBN 13: 9780483857957
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 376