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The Free-holder By Addisson
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Letters & EssaysGeneral Political ScienceBritish History
ISBN13: 9781024388619
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Free-holder is a collection of essays by Joseph Addison, offering insightful commentary on the political and social landscape of early 18th-century Britain. Written in the tradition of periodicals like The Spectator and The Tatler, these essays reflect Addison's Whig political leanings and his vision for a stable, prosperous, and virtuous society.
Addison employs his characteristic wit and elegant prose to address a range of topics, from the importance of civic duty and the dangers of factionalism to the role of education and the cultivation of good manners. The Free-holder provides a valuable glimpse into the political debates and cultural values of the Georgian era, showcasing Addison's enduring influence as a writer and thinker.
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