The Collected Poems - Softcover

Joseph Addison

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9368499772 ISBN 13: 9789368499770

Verlag: JollyJoy Books Pvt Ltd, 2025

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Collected Poems by Joseph Addison offers a comprehensive collection of the renowned English essayist, poet, and playwright's finest verse. Best known for his contributions to The Spectator and his work alongside Richard Steele, Addison's poetry reflects his classical education and deep moral sensibility. His poems often explore themes of virtue, wisdom, and social responsibility, alongside his keen observations on contemporary life. This anthology includes his most notable works, such as The Campaign, a tribute to the Duke of Marlborough, and The Spacious Firmament on High. Collected Poems reveals Addison's mastery of graceful, didactic verse and his significant role in shaping 18th-century English literature.

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Joseph Addison (1672-1719) was an English essayist, poet, and playwright, best known for his contributions to the development of English prose. He was a key figure in the early 18th-century literary movement known as the Augustan Age. Addison's most famous works include his essays in The Spectator, a periodical he co-founded with Richard Steele, which aimed to promote moral and social improvement through engaging and witty commentary on contemporary life. His refined and elegant writing style, combined with his insightful observations on society, made Addison one of the most influential writers of his time. He was also involved in politics and served as a member of parliament, as well as in various governmental roles. Addison's legacy endures in his work, which continues to be celebrated for its clarity, moral sensibility, and intellectual depth

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• Verlag: JollyJoy Books Pvt Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9368499772
• ISBN 13: 9789368499770
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 56
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