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The Pleasures of the Imagination English Culture in the Eighteenth Century

John Brewer

John Brewster's landmark book shows us how British artists, amateurs, entrepeneurs, and audiences created a culture that is still celebrated for its wit and brilliance.

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The man with the weed recommended Achenside's Pleasures of Imagination as a positive alternative to Tacitus, suggesting that readers should focus on cheerful books that inspire love and trust.

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see producing a pocket volume achenside his pleasures of imagination

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The man with the weed recommended Achenside's Pleasures of Imagination as a positive alternative to Tacitus, suggesting that readers should focus on cheerful books that inspire love and trust.

"

see producing a pocket volume achenside his pleasures of imagination

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