The Miseries Of Human Life V2: Or The Last Groans Of Timothy Testy And Samuel Sensitive, With A Few Supplementary Sighs From Mrs. Testy

By James Beresford

Book Overview

The Miseries of Human Life Volume 2, written by James Beresford and published in 1807, is a satirical work that explores the various woes and misfortunes that plague humanity. The book is presented as a collection of the last groans and sighs of three characters: Timothy Testy, Samuel Sensitive, and Mrs. Testy. Through the eyes of these characters, Beresford highlights the many difficulties of life, from the trivial annoyances of daily existence to the more profound struggles of love, loss, and mortality. The book is divided into chapters that cover a range of topics, including marriage, money, health, politics, and religion. Beresford employs a humorous and ironic tone throughout the book, using exaggerated examples and absurd scenarios to underscore the absurdity of human suffering. The characters often bemoan their own misfortunes while simultaneously mocking the misfortunes of others. Overall, The Miseries of Human Life Volume 2 is a witty and entertaining exploration of the human condition, offering both a critique of society and a celebration of the resilience and humor that allow us to endure our many trials and tribulations.With Which Are Now For The First Time Interspersed, Varieties, Incidental To The Principal Matter, In Prose And Verse.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437310540
• ISBN13: 9781437310542
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"