Isaac Bickerstaff

By Richard Steele

Book Overview

Isaac Bickerstaff is a satirical work written by Richard Steele in the early 18th century. The book is a collection of essays, letters, and articles that were originally published in The Tatler, a popular London newspaper of the time. The main character, Isaac Bickerstaff, is a fictional astrologer and physician who uses his wit and humor to comment on the social and political issues of the day. The book is a humorous take on the manners and customs of the English upper class, and it offers a unique perspective on life in early 18th-century London. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including fashion, politics, religion, and literature, and they are written in a lively and engaging style that makes them both entertaining and informative. Overall, Isaac Bickerstaff is a classic work of English literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century England.From Richard Steele, the founder of the Tatler, later the Spectator. Bickerstaff was first used by Jonathan Swift to poke fun.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419126822
• ISBN13: 9781419126826
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"