Anatomie of Abuses

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Anatomie of Abuses (1583) is a work by Philip Stubbs, a Puritan writer. The book is a strong critique of the habits and customs of English society during his time. Stubbs condemned practices related to dress, food, drink, games, and particularly sexual behavior, advocating for a more pious and disciplined way of life. His writing style was direct and passionate, reflecting his deep commitment to Puritan ideals.1

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Philip Stubbs
…life and straiter devotion whose Anatomie of Abuses (1583), his most popular work, consisted of a devastating attack on English habits in dress, food, drink, games, and especially sex. At first, Stubbs was inclined to condemn only excessive concentration on worldly pastimes, but in later works he denounced all forms…
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…life and straiter devotion whose Anatomie of Abuses (1583), his most popular work, consisted of a devastating attack on English habits in dress, food, drink, games, and especially sex. At first, Stubbs was inclined to condemn only excessive concentration on worldly pastimes, but in later works he denounced all forms…
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