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 141
... known , it is known to all who are acquainted with the literary history of that period . It is as well known as that he wrote " Cato " . Johnson had it from Savage who had it from Steele ' with tears in his eyes ' . He was also told by ...
... known , it is known to all who are acquainted with the literary history of that period . It is as well known as that he wrote " Cato " . Johnson had it from Savage who had it from Steele ' with tears in his eyes ' . He was also told by ...
Page 188
... known extravagance himself or approved that of his friends , the anxiety of the position must have been tormenting . But there was nothing to be done for the moment except to await further and fuller news . In all of these circumstances ...
... known extravagance himself or approved that of his friends , the anxiety of the position must have been tormenting . But there was nothing to be done for the moment except to await further and fuller news . In all of these circumstances ...
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... known to Pope since 1706 , and Edmund Smith probably met him the following year . Both were friends of Addison . Moreover , Jacob Tonson had recognized and applauded Pope's genius in the same year and doubtless mentioned his name at the ...
... known to Pope since 1706 , and Edmund Smith probably met him the following year . Both were friends of Addison . Moreover , Jacob Tonson had recognized and applauded Pope's genius in the same year and doubtless mentioned his name at the ...
Contents
AN OXFORD CAREER 16871699 II | 11 |
A GRAND TOUR 16991703 | 45 |
THE COCKPIT 17041708 | 91 |
Copyright | |
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