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Christ winnowing evil from the human heart; a penitent bathing in the blood and water from Christ's side; an angel locking a dragon in hell. Engraving by H. Goltzius, 1578.
Goltzius, Hendrik, 1558-1617.Date: [1578]Reference: 26626i- Pictures
Insects with the heads of humans assail a bee hive as ministerial bees emerge to defend the Treasury bench. Line block after J. Gillray, 1873.
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.Date: 1873Reference: 603166i- Pictures
Four men attempt to destroy the pillars of the Temple of fame, the Hanoverian horse devours the British lion chained to a post while two men to the left remove a stone cover to a pit. Engraving, 1757.
Date: 1757Reference: 579992i- Books
An essay by Fiona Tan / by Fiona Tan.
Tan, Fiona, 1966-Date: [2018]- Books
The managed heart : commercialization of human feeling / Arlie Russell Hochschild.
Hochschild, Arlie Russell, 1940-Date: 2012- Books
A billion wicked thoughts : what the Internet tells us about sexual relationships / Ogi Ogas and Sai Gaddam.
Ogas, Ogi.Date: 2012, ©2011- Pictures
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A chemist and his assistant as "puffers" heating a substance in a retort; representing a theatre critic who "puffs" the actor Joseph Holman at the bidding of his editor. Etching attributed to T. Rowlandson, ca. 1786.
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827.Date: [1786?]Reference: 2477063i- Books
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To the worthy liverymen of the city of London, gentlemen, your votes, interest, and poll, (if needful) are earnestly requested for Deputy John Paterson, Esq. citizen and barber, to be one of your representatives in Parliament: being a person zealously attached to His Majesty, and our much envied constitution, the commercial interests of the kingdom in general, and the rights, privileges, and prosperity of this great city in particular. ...
Paterson, John, 1705?-1789.Date: 1768]- Books
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Remarks upon several passages in the preliminaries to the Dunciad, Both of the Quarto and the Duodecimo Edition. And upon several passages in Pope's preface to his translation of Homer's Iliad. In both which is shewn, The Author's Want of Judgment. With original letters from Sir Richard Steele, from the late Mr. Gildon, from Mr. Jacob, and from Mr. Pope himself, Which shew the Falshood of the latter, his Envy, and his Malice. By Mr. Dennis.
Dennis, John, 1657-1734.Date: M.DCC.XXIX. [1729]- Books
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Essays upon several moral subjects. In two parts. Part I. Upon Pride. Upon Cloaths. Upon Duelling. Upon General Kindness. Upon the Office of a Chaplain. Upon the Weakness of Human Reason. Part II. Of Fame. Of Musick. Of the Value of Life. Of the Spleen. Of Eagerness of Desire. Of Friendship. Of Popularity. A Thought. Of the Entertainment of Books. Of Confidence. Of Envy. Of the Aspect. Against Despair. Of Covetousness. Of Liberty. Of Old Age. Of Pleasure. By Jeremy Collier, M.A.
Collier, Jeremy, 1650-1726.Date: MDCCIX. [1709]- Books
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Essays upon several moral subjects. In two parts. Part I. Upon pride. Upon cloaths. Upon duelling. Upon general kindness. Upon the Office of a chaplain. Upon the weakness of human reason. Part II. Of fame. Of musick. Of the value of life. Of the spleen. Of eagerness of desire. Of friendship. Of popularity. A thought. Of the entertainment of books. Of considence. Of envy. Of the aspect. Against despair. Of covetousness. Of liberty. Of old age. Of pleasure. By Jeremy Collier, M.A.
Collier, Jeremy, 1650-1726.Date: 1703- Books
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Essays upon several moral subjects. In two parts. Part I. Upon Pride. Upon Cloaths. Upon Duelling. Upon General Kindness. Upon the Office of a Chaplain. Upon the Weakness of Human Reason. Part. II. Of Fame. Of Musick. Of the Value of Life. Of the Spleen. Of Eagerness of Desire. Of Friendship. Of Popularity. A Thought. Of the Entertainment of Books. Of Confidence. Of Envy. Of the Aspect. Against Despair. Of Covetousness. Of Liberty. Of Old Age. Of Pleasure. By Jeremy Collier, M.A.
Collier, Jeremy, 1650-1726.Date: 1722- Books
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Essays upon several moral subjects. In two parts. Part I. Upon Pride. Upon Cloaths. Upon Duelling. Upon General Kindness. Upon the Office of a Chaplain. Upon the Weakness of Human Reason. Part II. Of Fame. Of Musick. Of the Value of Life. Of the Spleen. Of Eagerness of Desire. Of Friendship. Of Popularity. A Thought. Of the Entertainment of Books. Of Confidence. Of Envy. Of the Aspect. Against Despair. Of Covetousness. Of Liberty. Of Old Age. Of Pleasure. By Jeremy Collier, M.A.
Collier, Jeremy, 1650-1726.Date: MDCCIII. 1702 - [1703]- Books
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Essays upon several moral subjects. In two parts. Part I. Upon Pride. Upon Cloaths. Upon Duelling. Upon General Kindness. Upon the Office of a Chaplain. Upon the Weakness of Human Reason. Part II. Of Fame. Of Musick. Of the Value of Life. Of the Spleen. Of Eagerness of Desire. Of Friendship. Of Popularity. A Thought. The Entertainment of Books. Of Confidence. Of Envy. Of the Aspect. Against Despair. Of Covetousness. Of Liberty. Of Old Age. Of Pleasure. By Jeremy Collier, M.A.
Collier, Jeremy, 1650-1726.Date: MDCCXXXII. 1731- [1732]- Books
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Miscellanies in prose and verse. In two parts. Part I. containing I. The Bible abridg'd in English verse. II. The ten commandments, with our Saviour's golden rule, &c. III. Advice concerning covetousness and temperance, in verse; also of pride, avarice and luxury, and of health and happiness. IV. The sieges of Jerusalem. V. Short sentences worthy of consideration, in prose. &c. VI. Of gravity and decency. VII. The folly of envy. VIII. Of fortitude. IX. The universal law of equity. X. Of Justice and truth.
[J. T. (Taylor, John, 1580-1653)]Date: 1761- Books
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Miscellanies, upon the following subjects. I. Day-Fatality. II. Local-Fatality. III. Ostenta. IV. Omens. V. Dreams. VI. Apparitions. Vii. Voices. Viii. Impulses. IX. Knockings. X. Blows Invisible. XI. Prophesies. XII. Marvels. XIII. Magick. XIV. Transportation in the Air. XV. Visions in a Beril, or Glass. XVI. Converse with Angels and Spirits, XVII Corps-Candles in Wales. XVIII. Oracles. XIX. Exstasie. XX. Glances of Love and Envy. XXI. Second-Sighted-Persons. XXII. The discovery of two murders by an apparition. Collected by John Aubrey, Esq; F.R.S.
Date: M.D.CC.XXI. [1721]- Books
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Twenty sermons on social duties, and their opposite vices. Viz. I. On the Necessity of Absolute Righteousness to Social Honesty. II. III. The Duties of the Married State. IV. V. VI. Vii. The Duty of Parents. Viii. IX. The Duty of Children. X. The Duty of Servants. XI. The Duty of Masters. XII. XIII. Duty of Paying Debts. XIV. The Duty of Rulers. XV. The mutual Duty of Prince and People. XVI. Avarice inconsistent with Religion and Social Duty. XVII. The Importance and Wisdom of Early Industry. XVIII. The Nature and Character of Envy. XIX. XX. The true Nature of Pride. By Patrick Delany, D. D. Dean of Down.
Delany, Patrick, 1685 or 1686-1768.Date: M.DCC.XLVII. [1747]- Books
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Bread and liberty. Paterson (the Friend of the Poor) for ever. March 23, 1768. To the worthy liverymen of the City of London, gentlemen, your interest, and poll, are earnestly requested for Deputy John Paterson, Esq. citizen and barber, To be one of your Representatives in Parliament: Being a Person zealously attached to his Majesty, and our much envied Constitution, the Commercial Interests of the Kingdom in general, and the Rights, Privileges, and Prosperity of this great City in particular. The Numbers upon Tuesday's Poll were as follow: Honourable Thomas Harley 3333 Sir Robert Landbroke 3235 Mr. Alderman Beckford 2940 Mr. Alderman Trecothick 2564 Sir Richard Glyn 2457 Mr. Deputy Paterson 1580 and John Wilkes, Esq. 1049
Paterson, John, 1705?-1789.Date: 1768]- Books
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The history of the tales of the fairies. Newly translated from the French. Containing, I. The tale of graciosa, and Prince Percinet, shewing the Cruelty of a Proud Mother-in-Law, to an innocent dutiful Virgin. II. The blue-bird, and Florina; shewing the Happiness of being Good-Natured in both sexes. III. Prince Avenant, and the Beauty with Locks of Gold, shewing what Difficulties and Dangers Love will surmont. IV. The king of the peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the Vanity of Covetousness, Pride and Envy. V. Prince Nonpariel, and Princess Brilliant; wherein is shewn that outward Beauty is not the only Object Love delights to dwell in. VI. The orange-tree, and its beloved Bee: shewing the Happiness of those Lovers who shall find Constancy in Perfection.
Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.Date: 1749- Books
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The history of the tales of the fairies. Newly done from the French. Containing I. The tale of Graciosa and Prince Percinet; shewing the Cruelty of a proud Mother-in-Law, to an innocent dutiful Virgin. II. The blue bird and Florina; shewing the Happiness of being good-natured in both Sexes. III. Prince Avenant, and the Beauty with Locks of Gold; shewing what Difficulties and Dangers Love will surmount. IV. The king of the peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the Vanity of Covetousness, Pride, and Envy. V. Prince Nonpareil, & the Princess Brilliant; wherein is shewn, that outward Beauty is not the only Object Love delights to dwell in. VI. The orange-tree, and its beloved Bee; shewing the Happiness of those Lovers who shall find Constancy in Perfection.
Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.Date: 1781- Books
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The history of the tales of the fairies, (from the French) containing I. The tale of Graciosa and Prince Percinet; shewing the Cruelty of a proud Mother-in-Law, to an innocent dutiful Virgin. II. The blue bird and Florina; shewing the Happiness of being good-natured in both Sexes. III. Prince Avenant, and the Beauty with Locks of Gold; shewing what Difficulties and Dangers Love will surmount. IV. The king of the peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the Vanity of Covetousness, Pride, and Envy. V. Prince Nonpareil, and the Princess Brilliant; wherein is shewn, that outward Beauty is not the only Object Love delights to dwell in. VI. The orange-tree, and its beloved Bee; shewing the Happiness of those Lovers who shall find Constancy in Perfection. Dedicated to the Ladies of Great Britain.
Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.Date: [1800?]- Books
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The history of the tales of the fairies. Translated from the French. Containing, I. The tale of Graciosa, and Prince Percinet, shewing the Cruelty of a Proud Mother in-Law, to an innocent dutiful Virgin. The Bluebird, and Florina; shewing the Happiness of being Good-Natured in both Sexes. [II]. Prince Avenant, and the Beauty with Locks of Gold, shewing what Difficulties and Dangers Love will surmount. [III]. The King of the Peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the Vanity of Covetousness, Price; and Envy. Prince Nonpariel, and the Princess Brilliant; wherein is shewn that outward Beauty is not the only Object Love delights to dwell in. VI. The orange-tree, and its beloved bee ; shewing the Happiness of those Lovers who shall find Constancy in Per[f]ection. Dedicated to the Ladies of Great Britain.
Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.Date: 1734- Books
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The history of the tales of the fairies. Newly done from the French. Containing, I: The tale of Graciosa, and Prince Pereinet shewing the Cruelty of a proud Mother-in-Law, to an innocent, dutiful Virgin. II. The blew-bird, and Florina; shewing the Happiness of being good-natur'd in both Sexes. III. Prince Avenant, and the Beauty with Locks of Gold; shewing what Difficulties and Dangers Love will surmount. IV. The king of the peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the Vanity of Covetousness, Pride and Envy. V. Prince Nonpariel [sic], and the Princess Brilliant; wherein is shown, that outward Beauty is not the only Object Love delights to dwell in: Vii. The orange-tree, and its beloved Bee, shewing the Happiness of those Lovers who shall find Constancy in Perfection: Dedicated to the ladies of Great-Britain.
Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.Date: 1716- Books
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The history of the tales of the fairies, Newly done from the French. Containing I. The tale of Graciosa and Prince Percinet; shewing the cruelty of a proud mother-in-law, to an innocent dutiful virgin. II. The blue bird and Florina; shewing the happiness of being good-natured in both sexes. III. Prince Avenant, and the beauty with locks of gold; shewing what difficulties and dangers love will surmount. IV. The King of the Peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the vanity of covetousness, pride, and envy. V. Prince Nonparell, and the Princess Brilliant; where in is shewn, that outward beauty is not the only object love delights to dwell in. VI. The orange-tree, and its beloved bee; shewing the happiness of those lovers who shall find constancy in perfection. Dedicated to the ladies of Great Britain.
Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.Date: 1785- Pictures
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A husband wearily pampers his pregnant wife. Lithograph by F. Bouchot, 1838.
Bouchot, Frédéric, 1798-Date: 1838Reference: 16463iPart of: Contributions indirectes