Selections From Addison's Papers in the Spectator (Classic Reprint): Essay on Addison - Couverture souple

Macaulay, Lord

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330844130 ISBN 13 : 9781330844137

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A concise, thoughtful portrait of Joseph Addison, drawn from Lord Macaulay’s detailed essay. It traces his early life, education at Magdalene College, and rise in letters, while weighing his strengths, flaws, and enduring influence.

This edition presents a clear, accessible view of Addison as a writer and as a man who shaped the tone of his age. It highlights how his Latin poetry, critical judgments, and witty prose fit into a broader political and cultural world.

• How Addison’s training and friendships shaped his voice and work


• Key episodes from his career and the wit, decorum, and grace that defined him


• Critical judgments on his major writings, and where critics find them strongest


• An exploration of the moral and human dimensions that accompany literary achievement

Ideal for readers of literary biography and 18th‑century letters who want a focused, readable portrait of Addison and his era.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330844130
• ISBN 13: 9781330844137
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 239
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