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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... reported to Addison the possibility of a Spanish invasion of Portugal . Shortly thereafter matters took a yet more dangerous turn , Stanhope warning Addison that the Spanish Ambassador in London was to threaten to leave England unless ...
... reported to Addison the possibility of a Spanish invasion of Portugal . Shortly thereafter matters took a yet more dangerous turn , Stanhope warning Addison that the Spanish Ambassador in London was to threaten to leave England unless ...
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... reported him again much indisposed , and dangerously ill.'s Chammorel told the French Court that even if he recovered he would be replaced by Craggs . After 22 November the rugged Sunderland , victorious over his enemies and newly ...
... reported him again much indisposed , and dangerously ill.'s Chammorel told the French Court that even if he recovered he would be replaced by Craggs . After 22 November the rugged Sunderland , victorious over his enemies and newly ...
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... reported to be dead ; but his life is still despaired of , his will made , and affairs settled.3 Thus stood matters sixteen months after Addison's brilliant marriage and eight months from his equally brilliant appoint- ment to high ...
... reported to be dead ; but his life is still despaired of , his will made , and affairs settled.3 Thus stood matters sixteen months after Addison's brilliant marriage and eight months from his equally brilliant appoint- ment to high ...
Contents
AN OXFORD CAREER 16871699 II | 11 |
A GRAND TOUR 16991703 | 45 |
THE COCKPIT 17041708 | 91 |
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