Publisher's Synopsis
""The Debate Between Pride and Lowliness"" is a philosophical treatise written by Francis Thynn. The book explores the age-old debate between pride and lowliness, examining the virtues and vices of both attitudes. Thynn delves into the nature of pride and humility, discussing their origins and how they manifest in individuals and societies. He also examines the consequences of each mindset, both for individuals and for society as a whole. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels of education and experience. Thynn's insights are thought-provoking and illuminating, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the nature of human behavior and the role of pride and humility in our lives.1876. Thynn's long narrative poem, The Debate Between Pride and Lowliness, is thought to have inspired the form of the work and the fundamental idea for Greene's Quip for an Upstart Courtier or a Quaint Dispute between Velvet-Breeches and Cloth-Breeches, that of the medieval dream-vision.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.