The Life of Joseph AddisonThere has never been a full biography of Joseph Addison, and this book is an attempt to provide one. Addison was the most admired literary figure in the England of his day; and after his death his writings influenced the development of English society and manners to an extent exceeded only by the Bible. The secret of this persuasive power lay as much in his personal qualities and principles of conduct as in the charm and elegance of the writing in which they found expression. -- From publisher's description. |
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Page 154
... Ireland , already postponed , finally drew near , Addison's activity became feverish . On 6 April he was authorized by a queen's warrant to be sworn a member of the Irish Privy Council.4 On the same day with Edward Wortley he stood ...
... Ireland , already postponed , finally drew near , Addison's activity became feverish . On 6 April he was authorized by a queen's warrant to be sworn a member of the Irish Privy Council.4 On the same day with Edward Wortley he stood ...
Page 338
... Ireland might have been more fortunate . Budgell had worked hard and won good opinions . He entered the Dublin Parliament and Addison was requested to permit him to remain in Ireland.3 In Addison's place joint Secretaries were appointed ...
... Ireland might have been more fortunate . Budgell had worked hard and won good opinions . He entered the Dublin Parliament and Addison was requested to permit him to remain in Ireland.3 In Addison's place joint Secretaries were appointed ...
Page 473
... Ireland , 154 ; at Winchendon , Lord Wharton's country seat , 154 ; member of Irish Privy Council , 154 , 160 ; on Lord Wharton , 155–6 ; arrival in Ireland , 157-8 ; elected M.P. for Cavan , 158-9 ; prorogation of the Irish Parliament ...
... Ireland , 154 ; at Winchendon , Lord Wharton's country seat , 154 ; member of Irish Privy Council , 154 , 160 ; on Lord Wharton , 155–6 ; arrival in Ireland , 157-8 ; elected M.P. for Cavan , 158-9 ; prorogation of the Irish Parliament ...
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AN OXFORD CAREER 16871699 II | 11 |
A GRAND TOUR 16991703 | 45 |
THE COCKPIT 17041708 | 91 |
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