The Life of Joseph AddisonClarendon P., 1968 - Počet stran: 499 There has never been a full biography of Joseph Addison, and this book is an attempt to provide one. Addison was the most admired literary figure in the England of his day; and after his death his writings influenced the development of English society and manners to an extent exceeded only by the Bible. The secret of this persuasive power lay as much in his personal qualities and principles of conduct as in the charm and elegance of the writing in which they found expression. -- From publisher's description. |
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... August to enable preparations to be made in his borough . The dissolution took place on 8 August and Addison again laid down his paper about 21 August and went down to Malmesbury for the contest . This resulted in the return of himself ...
... August to enable preparations to be made in his borough . The dissolution took place on 8 August and Addison again laid down his paper about 21 August and went down to Malmesbury for the contest . This resulted in the return of himself ...
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... August . This was a further step to prevent a sub- versive movement through the agency of Lord Bolingbroke , who ... August ; 3 and the Regency , losing patience , ordered Prior's recall . It was now felt that Lord Bolingbroke's continu ...
... August . This was a further step to prevent a sub- versive movement through the agency of Lord Bolingbroke , who ... August ; 3 and the Regency , losing patience , ordered Prior's recall . It was now felt that Lord Bolingbroke's continu ...
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... August carried a notice that Addison had been dangerously ill of a fever at his seat but was in a fair way of recovery.11 On 24 August , however , Tickell was writing urgent letters from Holland House and the press reported Addison ...
... August carried a notice that Addison had been dangerously ill of a fever at his seat but was in a fair way of recovery.11 On 24 August , however , Tickell was writing urgent letters from Holland House and the press reported Addison ...
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