| Author |
Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719 |
| Author |
Steele, Richard, Sir, 1672-1729 |
| Title |
The Spectator, Volume 2.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spectator_(1711)
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathon Ingram, Clytie Siddall and the Online Distributed
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| Summary |
"The Spectator, Volume 2" by Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele is a periodical publication composed of essays and commentaries, originally published during the early 18th century. This volume continues the exploration of social manners, personal virtue, and the nature of society, using wit and humor to engage with contemporary issues of morality, gender relations, and public life in London. The opening portion discusses the societal issues surrounding illegitimacy, focusing on the consequences faced by both men and women in a culture that is rife with moral ambiguity. It emphasizes the plight of women who become victims of men's reckless behavior and examines the responsibility of fathers toward their illegitimate children. Through a letter from an illegitimate son to the Spectator, the text expresses the deep emotional turmoil and social stigma attached to being born out of wedlock. Additionally, the authors urge men to reconsider their actions and the moral implications of their relationships, indicating a desire for societal reflection and reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English essays -- 18th century -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11010 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 9, 2004 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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