Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Writings of Addison is a book written by Lord Macaulay that provides a comprehensive account of the life and literary works of Joseph Addison, one of the most prominent writers and politicians of the 18th century. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on Addison's life, while the second examines his writings in detail.In the first part, Macaulay delves into Addison's background, family, and education, and provides a detailed account of his early career as a writer and politician. He also explores Addison's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with depression and alcoholism.In the second part of the book, Macaulay analyzes Addison's literary works, including his essays, plays, and poetry. He examines the themes and motifs that run throughout Addison's writing, and provides a critical assessment of his literary style and technique. Macaulay also situates Addison's work within the broader cultural and historical context of the 18th century, and explores the ways in which his writing reflects the intellectual and social trends of the time.Overall, The Life and Writings of Addison is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of the most important writers and thinkers of the 18th century, written by one of the most celebrated literary critics of the 19th century. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a man whose influence on English literature and culture continues to be felt to this day.1894. Macaulay was a popular English essayist and historian of the nineteenth century. In this volume Macaulay relates the principal events of the life of the Joseph Addison, English essayist and translator of Virgil's Georgics. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
