Addison (1919)
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Addison is a biography written by William J. Courthope and published in 1919. The book tells the story of Joseph Addison, an English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician who lived during the 17th and 18th centuries. Courthope explores Addison's life and career, from his early years in Oxford to his rise to prominence as a writer and statesman in London. The book also delves into Addison's personal relationships, including his friendship with Richard Steele and his marriage to Charlotte Rich. Through a detailed examination of Addison's writings, Courthope provides insight into his literary style and the themes that preoccupied him throughout his career. Overall, Addison is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on one of England's most important literary figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781164014379
- ISBN-10: 1164014374
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.43 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.62 pounds
- Page Count: 204
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