The Loiterer (1792)

By James Austen

Book Overview

The Loiterer is a collection of essays written by James Austen, the elder brother of renowned author Jane Austen, and published in 1792. The essays were originally published in a weekly newspaper called The Loiterer, which was founded by James and his friend Samuel William Henley. The book contains 52 essays, each written in a witty and humorous style, covering a wide range of topics such as politics, society, literature, and the arts. The essays are written in the form of letters from a fictional character named ""The Loiterer"" to his friend ""The Wanderer"". The Loiterer is a satirical and critical observer of the world around him, and his essays offer a unique insight into the cultural and social life of 18th century England. The book is a valuable historical document, providing a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the time, and is also a delightful read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and culture.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: 1166191966
• ISBN13: 9781166191962
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"