Days with Sir Roger De Coverley by Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele

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Author Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719
Author Steele, Richard, Sir, 1672-1729
Title Days with Sir Roger De Coverley
Note Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Sir Roger's family -- Mr. William Wimble -- The picture gallery -- A country Sunday -- The widow -- The chase -- The county assizes -- The Spectator's return to town.
Credits Produced by John Hill, and David Widger
Summary "Days with Sir Roger De Coverley" by Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele is a collection of essays originally published in "The Spectator" during the early 18th century. This work captures the leisurely and whimsical adventures of Sir Roger de Coverley, an archetypal English gentleman, as he interacts with various characters in his countryside estate. The essays explore themes of character, virtue, and the juxtaposition of country and city life, reflecting on human nature and social manners of the time. The book features a series of sketches that revolve around Sir Roger's delightful idiosyncrasies, his interactions with friends such as Mr. Will Wimble, and his deep affection for his household and tenants. Through the narrator's observations, readers gain insight into the Knight’s benevolent character, his humorous encounters, as well as his contemplations on love—particularly regarding a widow who captured his heart—and the various eccentrics that populate his world. Each essay offers a mix of satire, morality, and nostalgia, showcasing life in England's rural context while illuminating the quirky and sincere nature of Sir Roger and his acquaintances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English essays
Category Text
EBook-No. 3318
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 8, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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