Oratory and Education in a Lilliputian Senate Letter
A senator shares musings on oratory education and religion addressed to a friend. He laments poor speech in the Lilliputian Senate, urges orderly argument and proper elocution, contrasts with classical masters, and cautions against wasted time amid frequent digressions and verbose style. He hints at broader political notes and a weekly list of patriotic paragraphs.
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Lilliput
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CME
Dicsionaire Philosophique Portatif. I. Oratory
Fromman
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Senate
Townsmen demand policy to curb depopulation and price spikes
A satirical broadside condemns landlords graziers and lawmakers for depopulating the country by inclosing fields and favoring pasture. It warns of famine due to high bread meat butter and cheese prices and calls for relief before June. A domestic incident in Ireland recounts a social deception and reconciliation with Captain F as witness.
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