“Why, a spirit is such a little, little thing, that I have heard man, who was a great scholar, say that he'll dance ye a hornpipe upon the point of a needle.”
Quote by Joseph Addison
Work
A Select Collection of the Best Modern English Plays: Vol. IV.
This volume is part of a series that gathers a curated selection of significant modern English plays, showcasing a range of dramatic works from contemporary English-speaking playwrights. more
Author
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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