Joseph Addison And His Time

By Charles J. Finger

Book Overview

Joseph Addison and His Time is a biographical work written by Charles J. Finger that explores the life and times of Joseph Addison, a prominent English essayist, poet, and politician who lived from 1672 to 1719. The book delves into Addison's background, education, and early career, as well as his rise to fame as a writer and his involvement in politics during the reign of Queen Anne. Through detailed research and analysis, Finger provides readers with an intimate look at Addison's personal life, including his friendships and romantic relationships, as well as his professional accomplishments and contributions to literature and society. The book also examines the cultural and political climate of Addison's era, including the rise of the Whig party and the Jacobite rebellion, and how these events influenced Addison's work and worldview.Overall, Joseph Addison and His Time offers a comprehensive portrait of one of England's most celebrated literary figures and sheds light on the social, political, and intellectual landscape of early 18th-century England.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: 116293137X
• ISBN13: 9781162931371
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"