Publisher's Synopsis
""The Centaur Not Fabulous: In Six Letters To A Friend, On The Life In Vogue"" is a book written by Edward Young and originally published in 1755. The book is a collection of six letters addressed to a friend, in which the author discusses the social and cultural trends of the time. The title of the book refers to the mythical creature known as the centaur, which was half-man and half-horse. However, the author asserts that the lifestyle and behavior of the people in his time were more monstrous than any mythical creature. The book is divided into six letters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the contemporary society. The first letter discusses the obsession with fashion and the superficiality of the upper classes. The second letter deals with the decline of morality and the prevalence of vice in society. The third letter examines the education system and the lack of intellectual curiosity among the youth. The fourth letter discusses the corruption of the legal system and the prevalence of bribery. The fifth letter examines the state of the church and the decline of religious faith. The final letter is a call to action, urging the reader to reject the vices of contemporary society and strive for a more virtuous life.Overall, ""The Centaur Not Fabulous"" is a critique of the social and cultural trends of the mid-18th century. The author argues that the pursuit of wealth, pleasure, and status has led to a decline in moral values and a loss of intellectual curiosity. The book is written in a formal style and contains many references to classical literature and mythology. It is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the social and cultural context of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain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.
