The Miseries Of Human Life V2: Or The Last Groans Of Timothy Testy And Samuel Sensitive, With A Few Supplementary Sighs From Mrs. Testy (1807)

by James Beresford

Book Overview

""The Miseries of Human Life"" is a satirical novel written by James Beresford and published in 1807. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume titled ""Or The Last Groans of Timothy Testy and Samuel Sensitive, with a Few Supplementary Sighs from Mrs. Testy."" The novel is a collection of humorous and exaggerated complaints about the various miseries and difficulties of everyday life, as experienced by the three main characters. Timothy Testy is a grumpy and pessimistic old man who complains about everything from the weather to the state of the world. Samuel Sensitive is a young man who is easily upset by the slightest inconvenience or discomfort. Mrs. Testy is Timothy's long-suffering wife, who adds her own complaints to the mix. The novel is written in a light and humorous style, and is intended to poke fun at the tendency of people to focus on the negative aspects of life rather than the positive. Overall, ""The Miseries of Human Life"" is a witty and entertaining satire that still resonates with readers today.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: 1165109409
• ISBN13: 9781165109401
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"