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 157
... further nine guns discharged and members of the Privy Council of Ireland waited in atten- dance with ' great numbers of the Nobility and Gentry in their Coaches ' . The Sheriffs and four troops of horse escorted the Lord Lieutenant and ...
... further nine guns discharged and members of the Privy Council of Ireland waited in atten- dance with ' great numbers of the Nobility and Gentry in their Coaches ' . The Sheriffs and four troops of horse escorted the Lord Lieutenant and ...
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... further step to prevent a sub- versive movement through the agency of Lord Bolingbroke , who , though suspended from activities of State , yet retained his office . Prior answered in due course to the effect that he had corresponded ...
... further step to prevent a sub- versive movement through the agency of Lord Bolingbroke , who , though suspended from activities of State , yet retained his office . Prior answered in due course to the effect that he had corresponded ...
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... further thirty - five numbers under the supervision of Tickell to complete an eighth volume.4 Addison sold the copyright in this to Tonson next year for £ 53 . 155. , the publisher having previously purchased Buckley's half of the ...
... further thirty - five numbers under the supervision of Tickell to complete an eighth volume.4 Addison sold the copyright in this to Tonson next year for £ 53 . 155. , the publisher having previously purchased Buckley's half of the ...
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AN OXFORD CAREER 16871699 II | 11 |
A GRAND TOUR 16991703 | 45 |
THE COCKPIT 17041708 | 91 |
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