“The moderns cannot reach their beauties, but can avoid their imperfections.”
Quote by Joseph Addison
Work
The Spectator: With a Biographical and Critical Preface, and Explanatory Notes ...
This book is a compilation of essays and satirical pieces, accompanied by a biographical and critical preface that provides context and analysis. The explanatory notes offer further insight into the content and historical significance of the work. 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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