A Lecture On Heads: As Delivered By Mr. Charles Lee Lewes, To Which Is Added, An Essay On Satire, With Forty-Seven Heads By Nesbit, From Designs By Thurston, 1812: Play Guide and Free Edition
A Lecture On Heads: As Delivered By Mr. Charles Lee Lewes, To Which Is Added, An Essay On Satire, With Forty-Seven Heads By Nesbit, From Designs By Thurston, 1812: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
A Lecture On Heads: As Delivered By Mr. Charles Lee Lewes, To Which Is Added, An Essay On Satire, With Forty-Seven Heads By Nesbit, From Designs By Thurston, 1812 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stevens, George Alexander (1710–1780).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"A Lecture On Heads" by George Alexander Stevens is a theatrical lecture, likely written in the late 18th to early 19th century. This work blends humor and social commentary, utilizing a collection of whimsical character studies linked to the concept of 'heads,' or human characteristics, and explores the follies of society. The opening of the lecture introduces the author’s intent to entertain an audience by drawing on various humorous observations about human behavior, specifically focusing on the concept of the head as both a physical attribute and a metaphor for personality traits. It begins with an address explaining the success and the various adaptations of the lecture over time, highlighting the author's acknowledgment of its popularity. Stevens humorously sets the stage for a variety of character sketches, each represented by a different 'head,' showcasing various archetypes like the 'Blood' of London—whose frivolous demeanor contrasts sharply with more serious characters from society. This unique blend of satire, character exploration, and social critique establishes a lively atmosphere, inviting audiences to reflect on the absurdities of their own social interactions.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Lecture On Heads: As Delivered By Mr. Charles Lee Lewes, To Which Is Added, An Essay On Satire, With Forty-Seven Heads By Nesbit, From Designs By Thurston, 1812
- Author credits: Stevens, George Alexander (1710–1780)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Characters and characteristics
- Satire
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Humour
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Stage & Theatre
Keep reading
