Excerpt from The British Classics, Vol. 5: Containing the First Volume of the Spectator
Many succeeding Essayists have approxi mated very closely to some of the acknowledged excellencies of addison. Morality, imagery, wit and taste, are diffused with no sparing hand over their pages; but in the spirit and unity of their plan they have altogether failed, or fallen infinitely short of their celebrated pro totype.
The artful and finished construction, deed, of the design on which the Spectator is founded, is such, that the most perfect rules may be drawn from it for the regulation of this species of composition; and it is to be regretted that it has not more frequently met with liberal imitation from our numerous pe riodical writers. It must be obvious, that a mere series (if detached essays, without any de pendency of parts, without any organization which can constitute them a whole, can never make the impression, nor excite the lively in terest, which the well-arranged scheme of AD dlson so completely effects.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of influential and diverse essays that first debuted in the early 1700s under the title, The Spectator. The essays were originally written as a collaborative effort between Joseph Addison and Richard Steele, with the goal of improving the morals, wit, and behaviors of their audience. The Spectator's essays cover a wide range of topics including literature, fashion, and philosophy, and continue to influence contemporary thought and writing. The essays are accessible to a broad audience and offer insights into the mindsets and values of early 18th century England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780243952144_0
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