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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 13, 1774
Page
2
A long reader’s letter laments modern decadence in English public life, praising ancient Rome and Athens for virtue and restraint. It contrasts dissolute tastes, religious élite influence, and social ruin with calls for national virtue, family order, and cautionary satire about theater and morals.
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A lively social gathering led by Mr. Hawkes features song and merriment as companions mingle, sing, and toast. The piece revels in conviviality with playful verse praising music and friendly banter while dismissing care. It paints a scene of generous hospitality, flowing bowls, and shared delight among friends who expect no sorrow in parting.
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