The British Essayists V10

The British Essayists V10: To Which Are Prefixed Prefaces Biographical, Historical, And Critical (1819) is a book written by James Ferguson. The book is a collection of essays written by various British essayists, including Joseph Addison, Richard Steele, Samuel Johnson, and Oliver Goldsmith. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from politics and social issues to literature and the arts. Each essay is preceded by a biographical, historical, and critical preface, providing context and insight into the author's life and work. The book is intended for readers interested in British literature and history, as well as those interested in the development of the essay as a literary form.Containing Spectator Volume Five.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.