“E'en the rough rocks with tender myrtle bloom, and trodden weeds send out a rich perfume.”
Quote by Joseph Addison
Work
Interesting anecdotes, memoirs, allegories, essays, and poetical fragments; tending to amuse the fancy, and inculcate morality
This book is a compilation of diverse literary forms, including short stories, personal narratives, allegorical tales, scholarly essays, and poetic extracts. The content is intended to engage the reader's imagination while conveying moral principles and teachings. 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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