Essays upon several subjects of literature and morality. Particularly upon the manner of writing in single thoughts. Of conversation. Of the different talents of writing and speaking. Of the qualities necessary for society. Of Criticism upon works of wit. Of the effects of habit. Of self-love and of modesty. Of simplicity, and the different kinds of modesty. Of the necessity of following one' s genius. Of prepossession, and its effects. Of good-humour. Of judgment and genius. Of happiness. Of reading and memory. Of nobility. The distinction between pride and vanity. Of politeness. Of the natural. Of parts. Of regard to human judgement. Of infidelity. Of riches. With reflections upon taste; and many other curious topicks. Translated from the French of the Abbot trublet.

Date:

MDCCXLVI. [1746]