The British Essayists V12: To Which Are Prefixed Prefaces Biographical, Historical, And Critical (1819)

By James Ferguson

Book Overview

The British Essayists V12: To Which Are Prefixed Prefaces Biographical, Historical, And Critical is a book written by James Ferguson and published in 1819. This book is the twelfth volume in a series of British essayists that includes works by notable writers such as Addison, Steele, and Johnson. The book includes prefaces that provide biographical, historical, and critical information about the authors and their works. The essays themselves cover a wide range of topics, including politics, philosophy, literature, and social commentary. The essays are written in a style that is both informative and entertaining, making them accessible to a wide range of readers. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British literature and the development of the essay as a literary form. Overall, The British Essayists V12: To Which Are Prefixed Prefaces Biographical, Historical, And Critical is a comprehensive and engaging collection of essays that offers insight into the intellectual and cultural landscape of 18th-century Britain.Containing Spectator, Volume Two. In Forty-Five Volumes.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: 1437119743
• ISBN13: 9781437119749
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"