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Letter on the follies of retirement and philosophy in London
A curious discourse from Liew Chi Ahangi to Pum, Hoa, and others, recalling Ceremonial Academy life in Pekin and the temptations of idle luxury. It describes aged scholars, soldiers, and newly amusing philosophic debates, then shifts to a biting critique of thief-taker depredations, hypocritical elites, and a visit to a man in black who blows a German flute. The letter weaves social satire with reflections on misery, wealth, and public virtue, ending with a postscript from Probus and local naval news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liew Chi Ahangi
Pum
Hoa
Chivas
Bameur
London
Exen
Anagely
Newton
Confederacy
Newgate