The Lucubrations Of Isaac Bickerstaff. (revised And Corrected By The Author)
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"The Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" is a collection of essays originally published in *The Tatler*, a periodical founded by Richard Steele. Penned under the pseudonym Isaac Bickerstaff, the essays offer a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century British society, culture, and manners. This revised and corrected edition presents Bickerstaff's witty observations and satirical commentary on a range of topics, from fashion and social gatherings to politics and literature.
Readers will find themselves transported to the coffeehouses and drawing rooms of London, where Bickerstaff shrewdly dissects the follies and foibles of his contemporaries. The essays, characterized by their elegant prose and sharp wit, provide valuable insights into the intellectual and social landscape of the Georgian era, making this collection a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of British literature and history.
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