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The Spectator: with a biographical and critical preface, and explanatory notes

This book is a compilation of various essays and articles, featuring a comprehensive biographical and critical preface that provides insight into the author's life and work. It also includes explanatory notes that offer further clarification on the content and context of the essays. 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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