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Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison was a British writer and politician. He was the eldest son of Lancelot Addison. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long-standing friend Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine. His simple prose style marked the end of the mannerisms and conventional classical images of the 17th century. Addison is also famous for his play Cato, a Tragedy, written in 1712.

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Cover of Extracts From Addison's Spectator

Extracts From Addison's Spectator

First published 2025

Cover of The Tatler, Volume 1

The Tatler, Volume 1

First published 2023

Cover of The Evidences of the Christian Religion: To Which Are Added Several Discourses Against Atheism and Infidelity, and in Defence of the Christian Revelat

The Evidences of the Christian Religion: To Which Are Added Several Discourses Against Atheism and Infidelity, and in Defence of the Christian Revelat

First published 2023

Cover of Sir Roger De Coverley

Sir Roger De Coverley

First published 2023

Cover of Essays Of Joseph Addison

Essays Of Joseph Addison

First published 2023

Cover of Essays and Tales in large print

Essays and Tales in large print

First published 2022

Cover of The Works of ... Joseph Addison, Collected by Mr. Tickell

The Works of ... Joseph Addison, Collected by Mr. Tickell

First published 2022

Cover of Sir Roger de Coverley, Consisting of the Papers Relating to Sir Roger Which

Sir Roger de Coverley, Consisting of the Papers Relating to Sir Roger Which

First published 2022

Cover of A Second Selection from the Papers of Addison in the Spectator and Guardian, for the Use of Young Persons, by E. Berens

A Second Selection from the Papers of Addison in the Spectator and Guardian, for the Use of Young Persons, by E. Berens

First published 2020

Cover of The Free-Holder Or, Political Essays

The Free-Holder Or, Political Essays

First published 2020

Cover of The Spectator With Sketches of the Lives of the Authors and Explanatory Note. in Eight Volumes

The Spectator With Sketches of the Lives of the Authors and Explanatory Note. in Eight Volumes

First published 2020

Cover of The Poetical Works of Joseph Addison Gay's Fables; and Somerville's Chase

The Poetical Works of Joseph Addison Gay's Fables; and Somerville's Chase

First published 2019

Cover of Essays and Tales

Essays and Tales

First published 2019

Cover of The Works of the Right Honorable Joseph Addison

The Works of the Right Honorable Joseph Addison

First published 2019

Cover of Remarks on Several Parts of Italy

Remarks on Several Parts of Italy

First published 2019

Cover of Selections from the Spectator, Tatler, Guardian, and Freeholder Selections from the Spectator No. 159-579

Selections from the Spectator, Tatler, Guardian, and Freeholder Selections from the Spectator No. 159-579

First published 2019

Cover of The Tatler. the Guardian

The Tatler. the Guardian

First published 2019

Cover of The Spectator

The Spectator

First published 2019

Cover of The Works Of Joseph Addison The Spectator

The Works Of Joseph Addison The Spectator

First published 2019

Cover of Selected Essays of Joseph Addison (Classic Reprint)

Selected Essays of Joseph Addison (Classic Reprint)

First published 2018

Cover of Maxims, Observations, and Reflections

Maxims, Observations, and Reflections

First published 2018

Cover of Cato; a Tragedy, by Mr. Addison. As Performed at the Theatres Royal. Regulated from the Prompt-Books, by Permission of the Managers

Cato; a Tragedy, by Mr. Addison. As Performed at the Theatres Royal. Regulated from the Prompt-Books, by Permission of the Managers

First published 2018

Cover of Maxims, Observations and Reflections. Divine, Moral and Political. by Mr. Addison. the Second Edition

Maxims, Observations and Reflections. Divine, Moral and Political. by Mr. Addison. the Second Edition

First published 2018

Cover of Cato a Tragedy Written by Mr. Addison Marked with the Variations in the Manager's Book at the Theatre-Royal Covent-Garden

Cato a Tragedy Written by Mr. Addison Marked with the Variations in the Manager's Book at the Theatre-Royal Covent-Garden

First published 2018

Cover of Remarks on Several Parts of Italy, &c. in the Years 1701, 1702, 1703. by Joseph Addison, Esq;

Remarks on Several Parts of Italy, &c. in the Years 1701, 1702, 1703. by Joseph Addison, Esq;

First published 2018

Cover of The Drummer; Or, the Haunted House. a Comedy. by Joseph Addison, Esq. Adapted for Theatrical Representation, As Performed at the Theatres-Royal Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden. Regulated from the Prompt-Books,

The Drummer; Or, the Haunted House. a Comedy. by Joseph Addison, Esq. Adapted for Theatrical Representation, As Performed at the Theatres-Royal Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden. Regulated from the Prompt-Books,

First published 2018

Cover of Cato A Tragedy. by Joseph Addison, Esq; To Which Is Prefixed, the Life of the Author

Cato A Tragedy. by Joseph Addison, Esq; To Which Is Prefixed, the Life of the Author

First published 2018

Cover of Remarks on Several Parts of Italy, &c. in the Years, 1701, 1702, 1703. by the Late Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Esq; The Fifth Edition

Remarks on Several Parts of Italy, &c. in the Years, 1701, 1702, 1703. by the Late Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Esq; The Fifth Edition

First published 2018

Cover of The British Classics, Vol. 5 Containing the First Volume of the Spectator (Classic Reprint)

The British Classics, Vol. 5 Containing the First Volume of the Spectator (Classic Reprint)

First published 2018

Cover of The Campaign A Poem, to His Grace the Duke of Marlborough (Classic Reprint)

The Campaign A Poem, to His Grace the Duke of Marlborough (Classic Reprint)

First published 2018

Cover of Criticism On Milton's Paradise Lost, Issue 8

Criticism On Milton's Paradise Lost, Issue 8

First published 2018

Cover of The Miscellaneous Works In Verse and Prose, of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Esq; in Three Volumes. With Some Account of the Life and Writings of the Author. by Mr. Tickell

The Miscellaneous Works In Verse and Prose, of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Esq; in Three Volumes. With Some Account of the Life and Writings of the Author. by Mr. Tickell

First published 2018

Cover of Interesting Anecdotes, Memoirs, Allegories, Essays, and Poetical Fragments, Vol. 5 Tending to Amuse the Fancy, and Inculcate Morality (Classic Reprint)

Interesting Anecdotes, Memoirs, Allegories, Essays, and Poetical Fragments, Vol. 5 Tending to Amuse the Fancy, and Inculcate Morality (Classic Reprint)

First published 2018

Cover of The Spectator, 1824, Vol. 2 of 12 (Classic Reprint)

The Spectator, 1824, Vol. 2 of 12 (Classic Reprint)

First published 2018