Excerpt from The Spectator, Vol. 1 of 8: With Illustrative Notes; To Which Are Prefixed the Lives of the Authors; Comprehending Joseph Addison, Sir Richard Steele, Thomas Parnell, John Hughes, Eustace Budgell, Lawrence Eusden, Thomas Tickell, Alexander Pope
NO performance has been, nor is more generally agreeable and useful than the spectator. It is sure prising, therefore, that no Editor of so excellent and popular a work has ever thought of prefixing the Lives of the Authors to his Edition. That the reader may, whilst he is contemplating the beauties of the spec tator, have it in his power to examine the history of those to whom the beauties are owing, the Editor of this Edition has prefixed the Lives of the Authors.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the lives of Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele, notable 18th-century writers whose essays and periodicals, such as the Spectator and Tatler, shaped English literature, morality and language. The author meticulously examines their writings, offering a deep understanding of their literary brilliance, cultural impact, and profound insights into human nature. The author also places their work within the context of the literary landscape of the time, highlighting their role in reforming literary taste and promoting rational and ethical thinking. Ultimately, this book not only sheds light on two literary giants but also provides valuable insights into the power of literature to influence societal norms and inspire generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781334513213_0
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