Eighteenth Century Letters: Swift, Addison, Steele (1897) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165342914)

""Eighteenth Century Letters: Swift, Addison, Steele"" is a collection of letters written by three prominent figures of the 18th century: Jonathan Swift, Joseph Addison, and Richard Steele. The book, originally published in 1897, was compiled and edited by Reginald Brimley Johnson. The letters provide a glimpse into the lives and thoughts of these literary giants, as well as the social and political climate of the time. Swift's letters include his famous correspondence with his friend Alexander Pope, as well as letters to other notable figures such as Sir William Temple. Addison's letters cover a wide range of topics, from literary criticism to politics and religion. Steele's letters offer insights into his personal life and his work as a journalist and playwright. Overall, ""Eighteenth Century Letters: Swift, Addison, Steele"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literature and history of the 18th century.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: Reginald Brimley Johnson
ISBN-10: 116534291X
ISBN-13: 9781165342914
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 294
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d