The Spectator

<p>This collection comprises issues No. 81 through 169 of The Spectator originally published between June 2 1711 and September 13 1711. The Spectator co-founded by Richard Steele and Joseph Addison stands as a cornerstone of early 18th-century British literature. These essays offer a fascinating glimpse into the social customs manners and intellectual debates of the period.</p> <p>Addison and Steele's witty and insightful observations cover a wide range of topics from fashion and theatre to politics and philosophy. Their accessible style and engaging narratives helped to shape the development of the modern essay and established a model for journalistic commentary. Readers interested in British history literary history or the development of periodical literature will find this collection invaluable. The Spectator remains a vital resource for understanding the cultural landscape of early Georgian England.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>