The Microcosm [Ed. by G. Canning and Others]. [Another]

<p>The Microcosm is a collection of essays originally published in 1786-87 written primarily by students of Eton College including George Canning John Hookham Frere and others. This unique periodical offers a fascinating glimpse into the minds of young educated men on the cusp of adulthood during the late 18th century. Covering a diverse range of topics from literature and philosophy to social commentary and personal reflections the essays showcase the intellectual prowess and burgeoning wit of their authors.</p> <p>Edited by Canning and his peers The Microcosm provides invaluable insight into the educational practices and intellectual climate of Eton College as well as the broader social and political landscape of the time. This edition preserves the original charm and eloquence of the essays making it an engaging read for anyone interested in 18th-century literature history and education. Discover the early writings of figures who would go on to shape British society and culture in this remarkable collection.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>