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The Spectator: A New Ed., Reproducing The Original Text, Both As First Issued And As Corr., By Its Authors. With Introd., Notes And Index; Volume 1
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Letters & EssaysGeneral ReferenceGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781278390598
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 18 2012
Pages: 740
Weight: 2.24
Height: 1.48 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Spectator, originally published daily from 1711 to 1712, and revived in 1714, was a hugely influential periodical in early 18th-century England. Founded by Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele, The Spectator offered a blend of news, essays, and social commentary that shaped public opinion and literary taste. This new edition reproduces the original text, both as first issued and as corrected by its authors, providing readers with an authentic representation of this seminal work.
Volume 1 includes an introduction, notes, and an index, offering valuable context and enhancing accessibility. Addison and Steele's witty and insightful observations on society, manners, and culture continue to resonate, making The Spectator a valuable resource for students of literature, history, and media studies. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to entertain while offering profound reflections on the human condition.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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