Joseph Addison
Joseph Addison was an English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician. He was the eldest son of Lancelot Addison. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long-standing friend Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine. His simple prose style marked the end of the mannerisms and conventional classical images of the 17th century.
Days with Sir Roger De Coverley
Witness the amusing escapades of an eccentric English knight as he navigates love, friendship, and the peculiarities of rural society in 18th-century England.
By Joseph Addison
The Coverley Papers, From 'The Spectator'
Enter a world of charming eccentrics and witty observations as a kind-hearted country gentleman navigates love, friendship, and the clash between rural traditions and city sophistication.
By Joseph Addison
The Sir Roger de Coverley Papers
Enter a world of witty observations and charming characters as a beloved baronet navigates the social complexities of 18th-century England.
By Joseph Addison
The De Coverley Papers, From 'The Spectator'
** Witness the amusing and insightful adventures of an eccentric country squire as he navigates love, friendship, and the changing landscape of 18th-century English society.
By Joseph Addison
The Spectator, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 With Translations and Index for the Series
Venture into 18th-century society through the eyes of two witty friends as they explore morals, politics, and human nature via a collection of amusing essays.
By Joseph Addison
Essays and Tales
Explore a world where delicate virtues are threatened by societal ills and where enlightenment battles against the shadows of ignorance.
By Joseph Addison
The Spectator, Volume 2.
** Explore a world of wit and wisdom where societal norms are challenged and moral ambiguities are brought to light.
By Joseph Addison
The Poetical Works of Addison; Gay's Fables; and Somerville's Chase With Memoirs and Critical Dissertations, by the Rev. George Gilfillan
Discover a world of classical verses where heroes rise, nature inspires, and the human spirit is put on display from a collection of celebrated poets of the 18th century.
By Joseph Addison
The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays
** Through clever observations and witty commentary, the essays reveal how human connections play a crucial role in shaping a civilized society during the 18th century.
By Joseph Addison
Cato: A Tragedy, in Five Acts
In ancient Rome, a noble statesman makes the ultimate sacrifice for freedom as tyranny rises and families are torn apart by love and war.
By Joseph Addison