The Spectator, In Miniature: Being The Principal Religious, Moral, Humourous, Satirical And Critical Essays, In That Publication Compressed Into Two V

"The Spectator, In Miniature" is a condensed version of the celebrated 18th-century periodical, "The Spectator," offering a selection of its most significant essays. This second volume contains religious, moral, humorous, satirical, and critical pieces originally penned by Joseph Addison, Richard Steele, and others. Francis William Blagdon, along with Francis Pr vost, are credited with the abridgement.

Designed for easy reading, this miniature edition makes the wit and wisdom of "The Spectator" accessible to a broader audience. The essays cover a range of topics, providing insights into the social customs, manners, and intellectual debates of the time. Readers will find reflections on virtue, vice, taste, and the everyday absurdities of human behavior. Whether for scholarly study or casual enjoyment, "The Spectator, In Miniature" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century England.

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