9781332024889 - Notice and Extracts Relating to the Lion's Head: Which Was Erected at Button's Coffee-House, in the Year 1713 (Classic Reprint) de Richarson, Charles (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 narrates the chronicles of an extraordinary relic that played a remarkable role in the literary world. In the early 18th century, the author's famed predecessor, the prolific essayist Joseph Addison, created a "Lions Head" to be installed at a popular London coffeehouse, inviting patrons to anonymously submit their writings for potential publication in his esteemed periodical, The Guardian. Addison intended this as a clever method of sourcing fresh perspectives and engaging with his readership. Over the centuries, the Lions Head became an iconic symbol of the flourishing literary scene of the era, bearing witness to lively debates, witty exchanges, and the birth of literary masterpieces. This book delves into the rich history of this remarkable relic, tracing its journey from its initial installation at Button's Coffeehouse to its subsequent relocation to the Shakespeare Tavern, where it stood as a silent observer of some of the greatest literary minds of the age. The author presents a captivating account of the Lions Head's enduring legacy, exploring the literary culture it embodied and the broader social and intellectual context in which it thrived. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Addison and his contemporaries, shedding light on their creative process, their literary circle, and the enduring impact they had on the English language and literature. 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.