The Tatler, Volume 2

"The Tatler, Volume 2" by Richard Steele is a compilation of essays from the 1700s that uses wit and satire to look at the way people acted and thought in London society. The essays, narrated by Isaac Bickerstaff, tell stories and make thoughtful observations, starting with a letter that shows respect for other writers. One story, "The History of Orlando the Fair," tells of a man whose good looks lead him into complex romances, showing how beauty, wanting things, and being fickle can cause problems. The book uses humor to point out the flaws in society, making readers laugh while also causing them to consider important themes.