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Essays of Joseph Addison
Joseph Addison; John Richard Green
1903
Macmillan : London
6" by 4"
xxviii, 377pp
SUMMARY
A collection of essays by founder of 'The Spectator' magazine, Joseph Addison.
Fine Binding,Leather Binding,Prize Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
Edited by English historian, John Richard Green. Green began a religious career in the church and served various cures in London before turning to writing. He wrote several historical works including 'A Short History of the English People'.
There are over eighty essays to this volume including Addison's 'Sir Roger De Coverley' series, his Court essays from the Tatler and several more humorous subjects such as humours of the town, the country and fashion.
Addison was an essayist, poet, playwright and politician. He wrote several political pieces commissioned by the government and was Under-Secretary of State for some time. Today, Addison is most commonly remembered as an essayist. He began writing essays when his childhood friend, Richard Steele, started 'The Tatler'. Addison made some contributions to 'The Tatler' however, upon its discontinuation the duo began 'The Spectator' and Addison penned 274 of the 555 essays.
CONDITION
In a red full calf prize binding with Hamilton house crest gilt stamped to the front board. Externally, smart with a few marks to the boards and spine. Rubbing to the joints. Prize bookplate to front endpaper, awarded to Hermione Pyke, Christmas 1907. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
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