The Spectator, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 : With Translations and Index for the Series

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719

Contributor:

Steele, Richard, Sir, 1672-1729

Morley, Henry, 1822-1894

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Spectator, Volumes 1, 2 and 3" by Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele is a collection of periodical essays published in the early 18th century. The work addresses various aspects of society including manners, ethics, and politics through a lively and engaging lens that reflects the thoughts and contributions of the two authors, who were friends and significant figures in the development of English literature. The opening of "The Spectator" introduces the enduring friendship between Steele and Addison, emphasized as a central theme throughout the work. It details their early lives, educational backgrounds, and literary aspirations, casting their collaboration as a pivotal moment in English literary history. The introduction highlights how this friendship inspired the creation of the "Spectator," which is viewed as a monument to their bond and a reflection of their combined literary achievements. The narrative presents not only biographical insights into Addison and Steele but also lays the groundwork for the reflections on society and culture that would characterize the essays to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Jonathon Ingram, Clytie Siddall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-04-01