Richard Steele
Sir Richard Steele was an Irish writer and politician, best known for his contributions to the periodicals 'The Tatler' and 'The Spectator,' which he co-founded with Joseph Addison. Steele's work in journalism and his essays were influential in the development of the modern periodical.
Books
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1. Selections From The Tatler And The Spectator
This collection brings together a curated selection of essays from two pioneering eighteenth-century periodicals, "The Tatler" and "The Spectator." Conceived and written by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele, these essays offer insightful, witty, and often moralistic observations on society, manners, and literature of their time. Through a blend of satire, criticism, and instruction, the authors aimed to both entertain and edify their readers, promoting virtues such as charity, friendship, and honesty. Their work not only reflects the intellectual and cultural milieu of early 1700s England but also significantly contributed to the development of English prose and the periodical essay as a literary form.
The 3093rd Greatest Book of All Time
