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Days with Sir Roger de Coverley
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ISBN13: 9781761832215
Publisher: Living Book Press
Published: Jan 1 2026
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.28 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
From the quiet lanes of the English countryside to the lively halls of the Spectator Club, these classic essays introduce readers to Sir Roger de Coverley-the kind-hearted, eccentric country gentleman whose goodness shines through every page.
Told with warmth, gentle wit, and keen observation, these pieces reveal why Steele and Addison's portrait of Sir Roger has charmed generations. Whether presiding benevolently over his tenants, showing courtesy to strangers, or navigating the oddities of London society, he embodies a spirit of hospitality, sincerity, and steady virtue. Hugh Thomson's delicate illustrations bring his world to life, enriching a work already filled with grace and humour.
Readers will find here not only pictures of rural England and early eighteenth-century manners, but reflections that illuminate enduring truths about character, courtesy, and the quiet influence of a life lived kindly. A timeless companion for those who treasure wisdom wrapped in charm.
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