The Life Of Joseph Addison V1

By Lucy Aikin

Book Overview

The Life of Joseph Addison V1 is a biographical book written by Lucy Aikin. The book explores the life and legacy of Joseph Addison, a prominent English essayist, poet, and politician of the 18th century. The first volume of the book covers Addison's early life, education, and his rise to fame as a writer. It also delves into his personal relationships, including his marriage to Charlotte, Countess of Warwick, and his friendships with notable figures of his time, such as Jonathan Swift and Richard Steele. The book provides a comprehensive look at Addison's literary works, including his essays for The Spectator, as well as his political career as a member of Parliament and Secretary of State. Aikin's writing style is informative and engaging, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the life of Joseph Addison or the literary and political landscape of 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: 1432677659
• ISBN13: 9781432677657
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"