Joseph Addison And His Time

""Joseph Addison and His Time"" by Charles J. Finger is a comprehensive biography of the famous English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician, Joseph Addison. The book provides a detailed account of Addison's life, from his childhood and education to his rise to fame as a writer and his involvement in politics. Finger delves into Addison's literary works, including his contributions to the Spectator, a popular periodical in the 18th century, and his plays, such as ""Cato"", which was widely regarded as a masterpiece of English tragedy. The author also explores Addison's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and romantic interests.The book also provides a fascinating insight into the social and political context of Addison's time, including the reign of Queen Anne and the political and cultural climate of the early 18th century. Finger examines Addison's role in shaping the literary and cultural landscape of his time, as well as his contributions to the political debates of his era.Overall, ""Joseph Addison and His Time"" is an engaging and informative biography that provides a rich and detailed portrait of one of the most important literary figures of the 18th century.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.