AddisonGood Press, 13 dec 2019 - 282 pagina's In William John Courthope's 'Addison', readers are treated to a deep analysis of the renowned essayist and playwright Joseph Addison, focusing on his literary contributions and influence on the Augustan age of English literature. Courthope expertly delves into Addison's works, examining his unique writing style, which combined wit, satire, and moral lessons in a way that captivated readers of the time. The book provides a comprehensive look at Addison's essays, poems, and plays, shedding light on the context in which they were produced and their enduring impact on English literature. William John Courthope, a distinguished literary scholar and critic, brings his vast knowledge of English literature and poetry to 'Addison', offering readers valuable insights into the life and works of this influential figure. Courthope's meticulous research and engaging writing style make 'Addison' a must-read for anyone interested in the Augustan age and its literary giants. I highly recommend 'Addison' to literary enthusiasts, scholars, and students alike who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Joseph Addison's significant contributions to English literature and his lasting legacy in the literary world. |
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... Thought itself in the eighteenth century. And in tracing the course of this supposed continuous stream it is natural that all the great English writers of the period should be described as in one way or another helping to pull down, or ...
... Thought itself in the eighteenth century. And in tracing the course of this supposed continuous stream it is natural that all the great English writers of the period should be described as in one way or another helping to pull down, or ...
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... thought they were susceptible of amendment without altering the ground. We thought they were capable of receiving and meliorating, and, above all, of preserving the accessories of science and literature as the order of Providence should ...
... thought they were susceptible of amendment without altering the ground. We thought they were capable of receiving and meliorating, and, above all, of preserving the accessories of science and literature as the order of Providence should ...
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... thought and feeling which the system had created. The features of surviving Feudalism have been inimitably preserved for us in the character of Sir Roger de Coverley. Living in the patriarchal fashion, in the midst of tenants and ...
... thought and feeling which the system had created. The features of surviving Feudalism have been inimitably preserved for us in the character of Sir Roger de Coverley. Living in the patriarchal fashion, in the midst of tenants and ...
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... thought a gentleman to avow himself an atheist or a debauchee. The ideas of the man in the mode after the Restoration are excellently hit off in one of the fictitious letters in the Spectator: “I am now between fifty and sixty, and had ...
... thought a gentleman to avow himself an atheist or a debauchee. The ideas of the man in the mode after the Restoration are excellently hit off in one of the fictitious letters in the Spectator: “I am now between fifty and sixty, and had ...
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... to any reading, ever thought of making love in his own person. The proper tone of feeling was not acquired till he had invested himself with the pastoral attributes of Damon and Celadon, and had addressed his future wife as Amarantha or.
... to any reading, ever thought of making love in his own person. The proper tone of feeling was not acquired till he had invested himself with the pastoral attributes of Damon and Celadon, and had addressed his future wife as Amarantha or.
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