Selections From the Spectator (Classic Reprint): With an Introduction and Notes: With an Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Brossura
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Explore 18th‑century wit and social insight through accessible extracts from The Spectator, with expert guidance. This edition presentsSelections from The Spectator alongside an introduction and notes by K. Deighton, offering both the original sketches and modern context in a single, reader‑friendly package. It is a thoughtful resource for students, readers, and fans of classic essays on manners, culture, and public life.
- Read carefully curated selections from The Spectator, keyed to themes of society, conversation, and daily life.
- Understand Addison’s role and the purpose of The Spectator through a comprehensive introduction.
- Consult editorial notes and a structured index to enhance study and discussion.
- Enjoy a durable edition that pairs literary history with accessible, classroom‑friendly content.
Ideal for readers of literary history, classic essays, and those studying English literature from the early 18th century.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of essays that first appeared in the early 18th century under the title 'The Spectator'. The essays were written by the author, Joseph Addison, and reflect the social and political climate of the time period through the lens of an invented character - the Spectator. The author, writing as the Spectator, takes on the role of a keen observer of early 18th century English life, critiquing societal norms, gossiping about the latest trends, and musing on the human condition. The Spectator critiques various aspects of the human condition, including vanity, superstition, and the pursuit of wealth and status. Addison's trenchant wit is balanced by an underlying current of sympathy for human foibles and an abiding faith in common sense and decency. As such, the essays provide a rich source of historical insight for the general reader, as well as an enjoyable and thought-provoking read. 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 9781332813377_0
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