The Spectator is a collection of early 18th-century periodical essays by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele. Through the figure of Mr. Spectator and his club, the essays observe the manners, morals, and society of London with warmth and wit. They are worth listening to for their clear prose, humorous portraits, and gentle reflections on human conduct.
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The Spectator [Illustration: Richard Steele] [Illustration] in three volumes: translations and index for: Spectator Volume 1 (Nos. 1-202) Spectator Volume 2 (Nos. 203-416) Spectator Volume 3 (Nos 417-635) Additional Notes and Translations Index A New Edition Reproducing the Original Text Both as First Issued and as Corrected by its Authors with Introduction, Notes, and Index edited by Henry Morley 1891 original title-page The Spectator
in three volumes: volume 1 A New Edition Reproducing the Original Text Both as First Issued and as Corrected by its Authors with Introduction, Notes, and Index edited by Henry Morley 1891 Table of Contents / [Volume 3 link: Index] • Preface
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