“Everything that is new or uncommon raises a pleasure in the imagination, because it fills the soul with an agreeable surprise, gratifies its curiosity, and gives it an idea of which it was not before possessed.”
Quote by Joseph Addison
Work
Selections from the Spectator: Embracing the Most Interesting Papers by Addison, Steel, and Others
Compiled from the pages of 'The Spectator', this volume presents a curated selection of the most engaging and thought-provoking pieces. It offers readers a glimpse into the literary and social landscape of the 18th century through the eyes of influential writers. 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