The Tatler, Volume 2 by Sir Richard Steele and Joseph Addison

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Author Steele, Richard, Sir, 1672-1729
Author Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719
Editor Aitken, George Atherton, 1860-1917
Title The Tatler, Volume 2
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tatler_(1709_journal)
Note Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Tatler, Volume 2" by Sir Richard Steele and Joseph Addison is a collection of periodical essays written in the early 18th century. This work reflects upon social issues, manners, and personal anecdotes, featuring multiple characters who navigate the complexities of London society, with a focus on both humorous and serious themes. Through the voice of the fictional editor Isaac Bickerstaff, the publication aims to critique societal norms and promote virtue through wit and satire. The opening of the volume features a letter addressed to Edward Wortley Montagu, expressing admiration and humility regarding the literary contributions of great authors. Following this correspondence, Steele introduces "The History of Orlando the Fair," a tale about a handsome and charming hero who becomes enamored with various women, including the bewitching Villaria. Orlando's adventures highlight themes of beauty, desire, and the consequences of vanity and inconstancy in love. Additionally, the narrative contains witty commentary on societal standards and expectations, setting a tone of light-hearted social critique that threads throughout the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English wit and humor -- Periodicals
Subject English essays -- 18th century -- Periodicals
Subject Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1702-1714 -- Periodicals
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