Selections From the Works of Joseph Addison: Edited With an Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Bliss Reed

9780483567887: Selections From the Works of Joseph Addison: Edited With an Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483567884 ISBN 13: 9780483567887

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

View all copies of this ISBN edition

0 Used

2 New

From US$ 46.85

Essays from Addison and Steele: Classic Early Prose for Curious Readers

This edition collects the best of two landmark essayists, edited with introduction and notes by Edward Bliss Reed. Clear and accessible, it presents early modern prose that helped shape modern English writing. Readers will encounter lively observations on society, culture, and human nature, all rendered in a vivid, engaging voice.

This volume invites you to explore the beginnings of a reading public and the development of a distinctly American-edited presentation of British essays. It offers context, commentary, and carefully chosen selections that illuminate the writers’ ideas and craft without spoilers or over-interpretation.

Accessible prose that showcases the early form and style of classic essays.
Editorial introduction and notes to deepen understanding of historical context.
Selections that reveal social observations, humor, and moral reflections.
A gateway for readers of literary history and English-language essays.

Ideal for readers who enjoy literary history, classic essays, and introductions by scholarly editors. Perfect for students, lifelong learners, and anyone curious about the roots of modern prose.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.