Meet Benjamin Franklin as you’ve never met him before . . . This hilarious collection includes the Founding Father’s satirical writings on farting, adultery, and other irreverent subjects you won’t find in your history books. A mention of flatulence might conjure up images of bratty high school boys or lowbrow comics. But one of the most eloquent—and least expected—commentators on the subject is Benjamin Franklin. The writings in Fart Proudly reveal the rogue who lived peaceably within the philosopher and statesman. Included are “The Letter to a Royal Academy”; “On Choosing a Mistress”; “Rules on Making Oneself Disagreeable”; and other jibes. Franklin’s irrepressible wit found an outlet in perpetrating hoaxes, attacking marriage and other sacred cows, and skewering the English Parliament. Reminding us of the humorous, irreverent side of this American icon, these essays endure as both hilarious satire and a timely reminder of the importance of a free press.

The Complete Works of Benjamin Franklin is a comprehensive collection of writings by the renowned American polymath. This anthology showcases Franklin's diverse literary style, ranging from political essays and scientific observations to witty aphorisms and personal correspondence. Each piece provides insight into the intellectual climate of colonial America and the Age of Enlightenment, highlighting Franklin's role as a key figure in shaping American identity and values. The inclusion of both well-known works like Poor Richard's Almanack and lesser-known pieces offers a complete portrait of Franklin's literary genius and diverse interests. Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father of the United States, was a prolific writer, inventor, diplomat, and statesman. His multifaceted career and participation in the American Revolution influenced his writings, reflecting a deep commitment to civic virtue, individual freedom, and the pursuit of knowledge. Franklin's pragmatic approach to self-improvement and public service continues to resonate with readers today, making his works a valuable resource for understanding American history and culture. Scholars and readers interested in American literature, history, and philosophy will find The Complete Works of Benjamin Franklin a valuable addition to their libraries. Franklin's timeless wisdom and moral insights offer guidance on issues that remain relevant in contemporary society, making this collection an essential read for anyone seeking to explore the foundations of American thought and identity.

This collection starts first and foremost with Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, one of the most famous and influential autobiographies ever written. The edition includes all the collections of his writings, together with various papers that have been published in separate pamphlets. All the writing are methodically arranged, the moral and philosophical works according to their subjects and the political papers according to their dates. Contents: Autobiography Letters and Papers on Electricity Letters and Papers on Philosophical Subjects Papers on Subjects of General Politics Papers on American Subjects Before the Revolutionary Troubles Papers on American Subjects During the Revolutionary Troubles Papers, Descriptive of America, or Relating to That Country, Written Subsequent to the Revolution Papers on Moral Subjects and the Economy of Life Letters by Several Eminent Persons, Illustrative of Dr. Franklin's Manners and Character

One of the foremost of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin was a printer, author, inventor, scientist and diplomat. He helped draft the Declaration of Independence and was one of its chief signers. Franklin made important contributions to science, especially in the understanding of electricity, and is remembered for the wit, wisdom and the supreme elegance of his prose technique. This eBook presents Franklin’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Franklin’s life and works * All the major works, with the original hyperlinked footnotes * Texts based on the Longman, Hurst, Rees, & Orme 1806 edition of Franklin’s works * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare letters and treatises * Includes Franklin’s seminal autobiography * Special criticism section, with 14 essays evaluating Franklin’s contribution to literature, science, politics and philosophy * Features six biographies – discover Franklin’s incredible life * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Works Letters and Papers on Electricity Letters and Papers on Philosophical Subjects Papers on Subjects of General Politics Papers on American Subjects before the Revolutionary Troubles Papers on American Subjects during the Revolutionary Troubles Papers, Descriptive of America, or Relating to that Country, Written Subsequent to the Revolution Papers on Moral Subjects and the Economy of Life The Autobiography The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1793) The Criticism Anecdotes of Doctor Franklin (1818) by Thomas Jefferson The Late Benjamin Franklin (1870) by Mark Twain Benjamin Franklin (1884) by Osgood E. Fuller Benjamin Franklin (1884) by Carl Schurz Benjamin Franklin (1885) by William Garnett Benjamin Franklin (1888) by Sarah Knowles Bolton Benjamin Franklin (1893) by Philip Gengembre Hubert Benjamin Franklin (1900) by Paul Elmer More Benjamin Franklin and Aid from France (1901) by Wilbur Fisk Gordy Franklin (1906) by Charles William Eliot Benjamin Franklin (1916) by Hamilton W. Mabie Benjamin Franklin, Self-Revealed (1917) by Wiliam Cabell Bruce Science and the Struggle for Liberty: Benjamin Franklin (1917) by Walter Libby Benjamin Franklin (1923) by D. H. Lawrence The Biographies The Life of Benjamin Franklin (1829) by Mason Locke Weems Benjamin Franklin (1839) by L. Carroll Judson Benjamin Franklin (1876) by John S. C. Abbott Franklin: A Sketch (1879) by John Bigelow The True Benjamin Franklin (1898) by Sydney George Fisher Benjamin Franklin (1911) by Richard Webster Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

Benjamin Franklin is generally considered one of America's most versatile and talented statesmen, scientists, and philosophers. His achievements include publisher of Poor Richard's Almanac and many articles on political, economic, religious, philosophical and scientific subjects. He was the inventor of bifocals, the Franklin stove, lightening rod, he was one of the signers of the 'Declaration of Independence', and the founder of, what is now the University of Pennsylvania. This book presents a detailed and riveting review of Franklin's life based on excerpts from the renowned 1899 book on Franklin by Sydney George Fisher. This overview is augmented by a substantial selective bibliography, which features access through title, subject and author indexes.