Addison's Essays From The Spectator: With Explanatory Notes

Addison's Essays From The Spectator: With Explanatory Notes

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Addison
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Tegg & Co., 1877

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

Essays From The Spectator presents a collection of insightful observations on 18th-century British society, manners, and morals. Joseph Addison, a master of prose, chronicles the daily life and intellectual currents of his time with wit and keen perception. This volume illustrates the enduring relevance of his social commentary, offering readers a window into the past while reflecting on universal human foibles. Addison's elegant style and gentle satire instruct and entertain, making these essays a cornerstone of English literature. The work argues for civility and reason, shaping public opinion with its thoughtful discourse.

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Description

Author: Addison
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Tegg & Co., 1877

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

Essays From The Spectator presents a collection of insightful observations on 18th-century British society, manners, and morals. Joseph Addison, a master of prose, chronicles the daily life and intellectual currents of his time with wit and keen perception. This volume illustrates the enduring relevance of his social commentary, offering readers a window into the past while reflecting on universal human foibles. Addison's elegant style and gentle satire instruct and entertain, making these essays a cornerstone of English literature. The work argues for civility and reason, shaping public opinion with its thoughtful discourse.