Sir Roger De Coverley Papers from The Spectator

The ""Sir Roger De Coverley Papers"" is a collection of essays written by Joseph Addison and published in the early 18th century in The Spectator, a popular British daily newspaper. The essays are written in the form of letters from a fictional character named Sir Roger De Coverley, a wealthy and benevolent English country gentleman, to the editor of The Spectator. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including Sir Roger's observations on society, politics, religion, and culture, as well as his personal experiences and reflections on life. Sir Roger is portrayed as a kind, generous, and humorous character who values tradition and morality, and who is deeply committed to his community and his country. The essays are written in a lively and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of Sir Roger's adventures and encounters with various people and places. They provide a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural life of 18th century England, and offer valuable insights into the values and beliefs of the time. Overall, the ""Sir Roger De Coverley Papers"" is a classic work of English literature that continues to be read and enjoyed by readers today for its wit, humor, and timeless wisdom.1911. With introduction and notes by William Henry Hudson. Addison in association with Richard Steele perfected the essay as a literary form in their contributions to The Tatler and The Spectator. This volume is a collection of essays the two authors wrote for The Spectator. To give them a unifying principle Addison and Steele chose an imaginary club since clubs occupied such prominence in London social life. Their fictional, The Spectator Club, small and select as it is, was designed to be widely representative in its composition. Sir Roger de Coverley stands for the country gentry and Toryism; Sir Andrew Freeport for the commercial interest and Whiggism; the Templar, the Clergyman, and Captain Sentry, for the law, the church, and the army; and Will Honeycomb for fashion and society. In these essays, Addison and Steele describe with admirable humor and insight the daily scenes and happenings of contemporary life.#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.