The Microscope (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Tuthill, Cornelius

 
9781527638709: The Microscope (Classic Reprint)

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Explore a playful, early American weekly that blends satire, society, and self‑reflection. The Microscope emerges as a roster of essays and sketches from a fraternity of gentlemen, aiming to entertain while steering readers away from political quarrels and sectarian loyalties. It promises clear, practical thinking about daily life, gender roles, and the public sphere, with a tone that is inviting and often witty.

This edition frames its mission as a chance to examine motives and consequences, to understand conduct, and to cultivate mutual respect amid a lively republic. It balances lighthearted portraits with moral and social observations, and it invites readers to weigh ideas without preaching or passion.


  • Character sketches and satire that illuminate social habits and domestic life

  • Remarkable observations on politics, gender, and public opinion of the era

  • Reflections on the aims and duties of a thoughtful citizen

  • Short verse and editor’s notes that punctuate the publication with variety



Ideal for readers who enjoy early American periodicals, moral philosophy wrapped in accessible prose, and witty, nonpartisan social commentary.

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ISBN 10:  1528484118 ISBN 13:  9781528484114
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2017
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