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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... able to rely on patronage , Addison sought pupils to accompany him to Italy , and awaited the conclusion of negotiations which would enable him to visit that country paying his way with his services . He continued to divert himself by ...
... able to rely on patronage , Addison sought pupils to accompany him to Italy , and awaited the conclusion of negotiations which would enable him to visit that country paying his way with his services . He continued to divert himself by ...
Page 205
... able to take action to recover his interest in Guls- ton's estate . The Lichfield was to sail to India in February , and with her Bernard Benyon , one of the trustees , who had been to England on business and with whom Addison had been able ...
... able to take action to recover his interest in Guls- ton's estate . The Lichfield was to sail to India in February , and with her Bernard Benyon , one of the trustees , who had been to England on business and with whom Addison had been able ...
Page 289
... able team of orators : Robert Walpole , General Stanhope , and Lord Hinchingbrooke , who were to take the brief prepared for them . On 2 March Addison had been appointed to the Committee of Privileges , a powerful body in matters such ...
... able team of orators : Robert Walpole , General Stanhope , and Lord Hinchingbrooke , who were to take the brief prepared for them . On 2 March Addison had been appointed to the Committee of Privileges , a powerful body in matters such ...
Contents
AN OXFORD CAREER 16871699 II | 11 |
A GRAND TOUR 16991703 | 45 |
THE COCKPIT 17041708 | 91 |
Copyright | |
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