| Editor |
Haslewood, Joseph, 1769-1833 |
| Title |
Mirror for Magistrates, Volume 1
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| Original Publication |
London: Lackington, Allen, & Co., 1815.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mirror_for_Magistrates
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Mirror for Magistrates, Volume 1" by Joseph Haslewood is a collection of historical poetry written in the early 19th century. The work showcases the lives and misfortunes of various notable figures from British history, emphasizing moral lessons derived from their tragic outcomes. This collection serves as a revival of the original narratives that reflect on the precarious nature of power and fortune, effectively functioning as both a poetry anthology and a historical commentary. The opening of "Mirror for Magistrates" introduces the aim of the work and sets the tone for what is to follow. It discusses the origins of the project, crediting William Baldwin as a significant editor who compiled these stories, which were initially inspired by earlier English chronicles and poetry. The initial part sets the stage for tales involving the tragic fates of historical princes and nobility, emphasizing caution against unchecked ambition and vice. Additionally, it highlights the editorial contributions of John Higgins, who strives to draw engaging parallels to moral virtues and the consequences of moral failings in leadership throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Sources
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72463 |
| Release Date |
Dec 22, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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