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    Addison

    By William John Courthope

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    "Addison" by William John Courthope
    Joseph Addison was an English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician. He was the eldest son of The Reverend Lancelot Addison. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long-standing friend Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine. Though he's often overlooked compared to other figures in English history, he was seminal in shaping the way society evolved. Courthope honors his life and memory in this concise but comprehensive biography.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateDec 13, 2019
    ISBN4064066186616
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