Selections From the Spectator (Classic Reprint): With an Introduction and Notes: With an Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore 18th‑century wit and social insight through accessible extracts from The Spectator, with expert guidance. This edition presentsSelections from The Spectator alongside an introduction and notes by K. Deighton, offering both the original sketches and modern context in a single, reader‑friendly package. It is a thoughtful resource for students, readers, and fans of classic essays on manners, culture, and public life.
- Read carefully curated selections from The Spectator, keyed to themes of society, conversation, and daily life.
- Understand Addison’s role and the purpose of The Spectator through a comprehensive introduction.
- Consult editorial notes and a structured index to enhance study and discussion.
- Enjoy a durable edition that pairs literary history with accessible, classroom‑friendly content.
Ideal for readers of literary history, classic essays, and those studying English literature from the early 18th century.
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Originally published in 1909, this book contains a selection of essays by the English man of letters and politician Joseph Addison (1672–1719). The essays were selected from The Spectator, the magazine founded by Addison and Richard Steele, which ran from 1711 to 1712. An editorial introduction is included, along with notes.
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