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“Nature seems to have taken a particular care to disseminate her blessings among the different regions of the world, with an eye to their mutual intercourse and traffic among mankind, that the nations of the several parts of the globe might have a kind of dependence upon one another and be united together by their common interest.”

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Book:The Works of Joseph Addison: The Spectator, no. 1-314
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The Works of Joseph Addison: The Spectator, no. 1-314

The Works of Joseph Addison: The Spectator, no. 1-314 is a comprehensive compilation of Addison's influential essays and articles. Addison, a prominent figure in the 18th-century literary world, used The Spectator to explore a wide range of subjects, offering insightful commentary on the social and political landscape of his time. The book is a valuable resource for understanding Addison's contribution to the genre of the essay and the cultural context of the period. more

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Joseph Addison
Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison, born on May 1, 1672, and died on June 17, 1719, was an influential English essayist, dramatist, and poet. He is known for his elegant prose style and his co-authorship of the magazine 'The Spectator' with Richard Steele. more

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