The Spectator, Vol. 3: No; 170, Friday, Sept; 14, 1711 to No; 251, Tuesday, Dec; 18, 1711 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. Gregory Smith

9780484196680: The Spectator, Vol. 3: No; 170, Friday, Sept; 14, 1711 to No; 251, Tuesday, Dec; 18, 1711 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484196685 ISBN 13: 9780484196680

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A window into early 18th‑century manners and wit, drawn from a celebrated periodical of the era.

This edition compiles essays from The Spectator, published in 1711, offering brisk observations on social life, conversation, and reputation. It blends humorous sketches of coffee-house culture with thoughtful takes on praise, gossip, love, and virtue, all told in a clear, accessible voice that helped shape English prose.

Readers will encounter reflections on how people speak, listen, and present themselves in public, from the tone of the crowd to the whispers that travel behind it. The selections mix critique with playful storytelling, tracing the line between public approbation and private integrity, and they include both lively character sketches and literary commentary.

Observations on coffee-house etiquette, talkers, whisperers, and the social whirl of a bustling city.
Thoughtful contrasts between popular praise and merit-based esteem.
Engaging discussion of love, reputation, and the art of conversation without spoiling the day’s humor.
Notable literary notes, including translations and commentary on classical poetry and its modern reception.

Ideal for readers of classic essays, historical wit, and scholars of early modern periodical culture.

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