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Title: The Spectator, Volume 1
Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays

Note: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Spectator, Volume 1" by Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele is a collection of essays and periodicals written during the early 18th century. The work serves as an essential social commentary that reflects on the manners, morals, and politics of the time. Through the lens of wit and humor, Addison and Steele aimed to disseminate knowledge and foster a sense of virtue among their readers, exploring various themes such as friendship, character, and society. At the start of the text, an introduction outlines the friendship and collaboration between Steele and Addison, emphasizing their mutual respect and the profound impact they had on English literature. The introduction mentions their formative years, education, and individual aspirations, setting the stage for the joint venture that became "The Spectator". It highlights how their interactions shaped their writings, revealing their desire to elevate the public discourse of their day. The emphasis on this friendship and intellectual partnership suggests that the ensuing essays will explore not only social issues but also the human connections that bind society together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719

Author: Steele, Richard, Sir, 1672-1729

Editor: Morley, Henry, 1822-1894

EBook No.: 9334

Published: Nov 1, 2005

Downloads: 1614

Language: English

Subject: English essays -- 18th century -- Periodicals

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T14:52:19Z The Spectator, Volume 1

This edition has images.

Title: The Spectator, Volume 1
Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays

Note: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jon Ingram, Clytie Sidall and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "The Spectator, Volume 1" by Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele is a collection of essays and periodicals written during the early 18th century. The work serves as an essential social commentary that reflects on the manners, morals, and politics of the time. Through the lens of wit and humor, Addison and Steele aimed to disseminate knowledge and foster a sense of virtue among their readers, exploring various themes such as friendship, character, and society. At the start of the text, an introduction outlines the friendship and collaboration between Steele and Addison, emphasizing their mutual respect and the profound impact they had on English literature. The introduction mentions their formative years, education, and individual aspirations, setting the stage for the joint venture that became "The Spectator". It highlights how their interactions shaped their writings, revealing their desire to elevate the public discourse of their day. The emphasis on this friendship and intellectual partnership suggests that the ensuing essays will explore not only social issues but also the human connections that bind society together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719

Author: Steele, Richard, Sir, 1672-1729

Editor: Morley, Henry, 1822-1894

EBook No.: 9334

Published: Nov 1, 2005

Downloads: 1614

Language: English

Subject: English essays -- 18th century -- Periodicals

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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