Selections From The Spectator: With Introduction And Notes (1892)

Addison, Joseph

ISBN 10: 1165002329 / ISBN 13: 9781165002320

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Selections From The Spectator: With Introduction And Notes (1892)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165002329
• ISBN 13: 9781165002320
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Selections From The Spectator: With Introduction And Notes (1892) is a book compiled by Joseph Addison, a prominent English essayist, poet, and playwright of the 18th century. The book is a collection of essays from The Spectator, a daily periodical that Addison co-founded with his friend Richard Steele in 1711. The essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, literature, and social issues. They offer insights into the daily life and culture of 18th-century England, as well as the intellectual and philosophical debates of the time. The book includes an introduction by the editor, which provides context and background information on Addison and The Spectator. The editor also provides notes throughout the book to help readers understand the historical and literary references in the essays. Overall, Selections From The Spectator: With Introduction And Notes (1892) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and culture, as well as the development of the essay as a literary form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book Description

Originally published in 1909, this book contains a selection of essays by the English man of letters and politician Joseph Addison (1672-1719). The essays were selected from The Spectator, the magazine founded by Addison and Richard Steele, which ran from 1711 to 1712. An editorial introduction is included, along with notes.