Harrison's British Classicks, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint): Containing the First, Second, Third and Fourth Volumes of the Spectator - Couverture souple

Harrison, James

 
9781334449482: Harrison's British Classicks, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint): Containing the First, Second, Third and Fourth Volumes of the Spectator

Synopsis

A richly curated edition of early The Spectator essays and letters. This volume brings together selections from the popular 18th‑century magazine, offering readable, witty reflections on manners, society, and daily life.

The book surveys topics from decency and virtue to education, fashion, and friendship, framed by concise observations and entertaining dialogue. Readers will find letters and inserts that reveal the social world and the public voice behind The Spectator, presented here as a cohesive, approachable anthology.


  • Accessible introductions to the magazine’s iconic voice and its approach to social topics.

  • Short essays on character, education, gender and everyday ethics.

  • Representative letters and notes that illustrate 18th‑century correspondence and satire.

  • A window into the culture, humor, and moral questions of the era.



Ideal for fans of classic essays, satire, and literary history wanting a compact, readable sampler of The Spectator’s early years.

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9780267387649: Harrison's British Classicks, Vol. 4: Containing the First, Second, Third and Fourth Volumes of the Spectator (Classic Reprint)

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0267387644 ISBN 13 :  9780267387649
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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