The Guardian, Vol. 1 of 2: With a Biographical, Historical, and Critical Preface (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- The Guardian, Vol. 1 of 2: With a Biographical, Historical, and Critical Preface (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Rob. Lynam
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 026774840X
- ISBN 13
- 9780267748402
- Item weight
- 797 grams
Explore a window into the early 18th‑century Guardian, with a grounded, scholarly preface by Rob. Lynam that frames its origins, purpose, and varied voice.
This edition presents the Guardian, the companion piece to the Spectator, with a Biographical, Historical, and Critical Preface. It discusses the work’s origin, its evolving tone, and the contributions of key figures such as Steele, Addison, and Berkeley. The preface also situates the essays as a major British collection, valued for its elegance, learning, and social commentary.
Readers will encounter a blend of literary analysis, historical context, and discussions of the magazine’s themes—from wit and criticism to moral reflection and the culture of early 18th‑century England. The volume surveys the contributors, the magazine’s aims, and the way it experimented with tone and subject matter while shaping public conversation.
- Context on how the Guardian emerged after the Spectator and who helped shape its voice
- Biographical notes on key figures like Steele, Addison, and Berkeley
- Critical discussion of the essays’ themes, humor, and moral perspectives
Ideal for readers of 18th‑century British essays, literary criticism, and those curious about the roots of early modern periodical culture.
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