Days with Sir Roger de Coverley (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419115288)

Days With Sir Roger De Coverley is a collection of essays written by Joseph Addison in the early 18th century. The essays revolve around the character of Sir Roger De Coverley, a fictional country gentleman who embodies the virtues of kindness, generosity, and hospitality. The book is a humorous and satirical portrayal of the life and manners of the English gentry during the time of Queen Anne. The essays describe Sir Roger's daily activities, his relationships with his neighbors, and his travels to London. Through his interactions with various characters, Sir Roger provides a window into the social and cultural norms of the time. The essays also touch on themes such as religion, politics, and morality. The book is considered a masterpiece of English literature for its elegant prose, witty humor, and insightful commentary on human nature. It has been widely read and studied by scholars and students of English literature for centuries. Days With Sir Roger De Coverley is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of 18th-century England.A man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own heart; his next, to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected; but otherwise there cannot be a greater satisfaction to an honest mind, than to see those approbations which it gives itself seconded by the applauses of the publick.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.

Author: Joseph Addison
ISBN-10: 1419115286
ISBN-13: 9781419115288
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d