Selected Essays of Joseph Addison - Softcover

With An Introduction

 
9780243204205: Selected Essays of Joseph Addison

Synopsis

This book gathers Joseph Addison's essays from the early 18th century publications The Tatler and The Spectator. Addison, a notable essayist and playwright of his time, is credited with finding the middle ground between scholarly and popular prose. His essays cover a range of topics, including literary and critical pieces on works by Milton and others, in addition to morality, religion, and the social issues and minor scandals of his day. His insights into the human condition remain relevant, offering a window into the manners and preoccupations of Addison's time and providing a model for accessible and engaging prose.

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