A Note-Book of Edmund Burke [Paperback]

The 1957 book contributes greatly to our knowledge of the character and ideas of Burke.This edition was among the Burke papers belonging to Earl Fitzwilliam, and inscribed 'Found among Mr WM. Burke's papers by W. Cuppage'. The 1957 book contributes to our knowledge of the character and ideas of Burke. Several items show him to be, in his early life, approaching his later characteristic way of thought.This edition was among the Burke papers belonging to Earl Fitzwilliam, and inscribed 'Found among Mr WM. Burke's papers by W. Cuppage'. The 1957 book contributes to our knowledge of the character and ideas of Burke. Several items show him to be, in his early life, approaching his later characteristic way of thought.This edition was among the Burke papers belonging to Earl Fitzwilliam, and inscribed 'Found among Mr Wm. Burke's papers by W. Cuppage'. The contents are partly in the hand of Edmund Burke, partly in that of his kinsman William; they are poems, characters, essays and other sketches. This 1957 book contributes to our knowledge of the character and ideas of Burke. Several items show him to be, at the early stage in his life, moving towards his later characteristic way of thought. They tell us something of his material condition, his views on religion and Providence, his literary inclinations; there are a number of Burkean epigrams and aphorisms. Until the mid-twentieth century, not much was know about Burke's youth, and it has interested historians who wish to understand his development; this edition provides helpful evidence.Foreword Ernest Baker; Introduction; 1. 'The Muse Divorced' (poem) Edmund Burke; 2. 'The Answer to it' (poem) William Burke; 3. 'The Pillow' (poem) William Burke; 4. 'An Answer to the Pillow' Edmund Burke; 5. 'An Epistolary Essay on the Natural History of a Buck' William Burke; 6. 'An Epistle to Dr Nugent' (poem) Edmund Burke; 7. 'A Funeral Oration on the Inspector (Dr John Hill)' Edmund Burke; 8. 'A Plan for Arguing' Edmund Burke; 9. 'A Lel“Æ