The Mottoes Of The Spectators, Tatlers, And Guardians (1737)

By Thomas Broughton and Thomas Broughton Sir

Book Overview

The Mottoes of the Spectators, Tatlers, and Guardians is a book written by Thomas Broughton and published in 1737. The book is a collection of the mottoes used by three popular 18th-century British periodicals: The Spectator, The Tatler, and The Guardian. These mottoes were short phrases or sayings that appeared at the beginning of each issue and were meant to summarize the theme or message of the publication.Broughton's book provides a comprehensive list of all the mottoes used by these three publications, along with an explanation of their meaning and significance. The book also includes a brief history of each publication and its impact on British society and culture.The Spectator, Tatler, and Guardian were all influential publications that helped shape the literary and cultural landscape of 18th-century Britain. They were known for their witty and insightful commentary on politics, society, and culture, and their mottoes were an important part of their appeal.Overall, The Mottoes of the Spectators, Tatlers, and Guardians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British literature and journalism, as well as for those who appreciate the wit and wisdom of these iconic publications.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: 1120037492
• ISBN13: 9781120037497
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"