Isbn: 9781331206958 - selections from papers contributed to the spectator: edited with introd, and notes by thomas arnold (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a compelling intellectual exploration of the prevalent themes, literary trends, and philosophical foundations found throughout the essays of Joseph Addison which originally appeared in the 18th-century periodical The Spectator. Addison's writings, characterized by their amiable and often humorous tone, often focused on targeting the social ills of his day, including vanity, superstition and social pretension. This book provides the cultural and historical context that will orient today's readers to Addison's topics and aims. Ultimately, this book shows how Addison's essays not only sparked a new era of literary satire but also provided insightful commentary on human nature, morals and the role of public discourse, and how these ideas remain both timeless and thought-provoking. 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.…