Joseph Addison And His Time

By Charles J. Finger

Book Overview

""Joseph Addison and His Time"" is a biography written by Charles J. Finger that explores the life and times of the famous English essayist, poet, and politician, Joseph Addison. The book delves into Addison's early years, his education at Oxford, and his rise to fame as a writer and politician during the early 18th century. Finger also examines the political and social climate of the time, including the reign of Queen Anne, the rise of the Whig party, and the emergence of the literary movement known as the Augustan Age. Through extensive research and analysis, Finger paints a vivid portrait of Addison's life, work, and legacy, shedding light on one of the most influential figures of his time. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature, politics, and culture during the early modern period.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: 1425493882
• ISBN13: 9781425493882
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"