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Literary
January 21, 1824
Palladium Of Virginia And The Pacific Monitor
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
A satirical translation from Spanish on 'Elements of Physiognomy,' humorously linking physical features like foreheads, noses, and hair to traits or fates, such as a low wrinkled forehead resembling a monkey or red hair ensuring a firelock.
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ELEMENTS OF PHYSIOGNOMY.
MY.
[Translated from the Spanish]
He who has a low forehead and full of wrinkles—will look like a monkey.
He who has a high forehead, will have his eyes under it and will live all the days of his life—and that is infallible.
He who has a long nose, will have the more to blow and the better to handle.
A great mouth from ear to ear signifies much foam and no bridle; such are not hard mouthed, but all mouthed.
A little mouth, drawn up like a purse, denotes darkness within—and certainly looks more like a loop hole than a window.
A watery mouth that spatters when it speaks, and overflows when it laughs—will have need of a slobbering bib.
Whoever has frizzled or black hair will put the barber to much trouble—and he who has vermin, will often scratch his head.
He that is bald will have no hair—and if he happens to have any, it will not be on the bald place.
Sparkling eyes will be very apt to shine.
Women who have curious eyebrows will in all likelihood have eye lashes under them—and will be beloved, if anybody takes a liking to them.
Whenever you see a woman who has but one eye—you may certainly conclude that she has lost the other.
They that have small feet will need but little shoes—and will have but a light pair of heels.
He that has red hair, will never be without a firelock.
MY.
[Translated from the Spanish]
He who has a low forehead and full of wrinkles—will look like a monkey.
He who has a high forehead, will have his eyes under it and will live all the days of his life—and that is infallible.
He who has a long nose, will have the more to blow and the better to handle.
A great mouth from ear to ear signifies much foam and no bridle; such are not hard mouthed, but all mouthed.
A little mouth, drawn up like a purse, denotes darkness within—and certainly looks more like a loop hole than a window.
A watery mouth that spatters when it speaks, and overflows when it laughs—will have need of a slobbering bib.
Whoever has frizzled or black hair will put the barber to much trouble—and he who has vermin, will often scratch his head.
He that is bald will have no hair—and if he happens to have any, it will not be on the bald place.
Sparkling eyes will be very apt to shine.
Women who have curious eyebrows will in all likelihood have eye lashes under them—and will be beloved, if anybody takes a liking to them.
Whenever you see a woman who has but one eye—you may certainly conclude that she has lost the other.
They that have small feet will need but little shoes—and will have but a light pair of heels.
He that has red hair, will never be without a firelock.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Physiognomy
Satire
Physical Features
Humor
Appearance Traits
What entities or persons were involved?
[Translated From The Spanish]
Literary Details
Title
Elements Of Physiognomy.
Author
[Translated From The Spanish]
Subject
Elements Of Physiognomy
Form / Style
Satirical Prose List
Key Lines
He Who Has A Low Forehead And Full Of Wrinkles—Will Look Like A Monkey.
A Great Mouth From Ear To Ear Signifies Much Foam And No Bridle; Such Are Not Hard Mouthed, But All Mouthed.
A Little Mouth, Drawn Up Like A Purse, Denotes Darkness Within—And Certainly Looks More Like A Loop Hole Than A Window.
Sparkling Eyes Will Be Very Apt To Shine.
He That Has Red Hair, Will Never Be Without A Firelock.