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This book analyzes the literary and political life of Addison, a statesman, writer, and poet, who is lauded for his prose style, wit, and impact on the early 18th-century London literary scene. The author delves into the political and literary milieu of the time, providing a detailed account of Addison's entrance into the literary scene, his travels across Europe, and his eventual rise as a prominent figure in the Whig party. The book sheds light on Addison's role as both a key figure in the transition from the Restoration era to the Augustan age of literature and a crucial player in the development of English prose and verse. The author shows how Addison's writings promoted the spread of Enlightenment ideas and defended religious and political tolerance, making this book essential reading for those interested in the literary and political history of 18th-century England.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the literary and political life of Addison, a statesman, writer, and poet, who is lauded for his prose style, wit, and impact on the early 18th-century London literary scene. The author delves into the political and literary milieu of the time, providing a detailed account of Addison's entrance into the literary scene, his travels across Europe, and his eventual rise as a prominent figure in the Whig party. The book sheds light on Addison's role as both a key figure in the transition from the Restoration era to the Augustan age of literature and a crucial player in the development of English prose and verse. The author shows how Addison's writings promoted the spread of Enlightenment ideas and defended religious and political tolerance, making this book essential reading for those interested in the literary and political history of 18th-century England. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781334509148_0
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