An Essay on the Art of Ingeniously Tormenting
Jane Collier
Read by Hannah F
An Essay on the Art of Ingeniously Tormenting was a conduct book written by Jane Collier and published in 1753. The Essay was Collier's first work, and operates as a satirical advice book on how to nag. It was modelled after Jonathan Swift's satirical essays, and is intended to "teach" a reader the various methods for "teasing and mortifying" one's acquaintances. It is divided into two sections that are organised for "advice" to specific groups, and it is followed by "General Rules" for all people to follow. (Summary from Wikipedia) (3 hr 16 min)
Chapters
| Dedication, Advertisement, and Preface | 16:36 | Read by Hannah F |
| Part I: Chapter I: Instructions to Masters and Mistresses, concerning their Ser… | 15:31 | Read by Hannah F |
| Part I: Chapter II: To the Patronesses of an humble Companion | 29:40 | Read by Hannah F |
| Part I: Chapter III: To Parents | 17:21 | Read by Hannah F |
| Part I: Chapter IV: To the Husband | 7:24 | Read by Hannah F |
| Part II: Chapter I: To Lovers | 2:20 | Read by Hannah F |
| Part II: Chapter II: To the Wife | 24:08 | Read by Hannah F |
| Part II: Chapter III: To the Friend | 32:21 | Read by Hannah F |
| Part II: Chapter IV: To your Good Sort of People, being an Appendage to the for… | 11:43 | Read by Hannah F |
| General Rules for plaguing all your Acquaintance with the Description of a Part… | 29:39 | Read by Hannah F |
| Conclusion of the Essay | 6:58 | Read by Hannah F |
| A Fable | 2:34 | Read by Hannah F |