Publisher's Synopsis
The Sir Roger De Coverley Papers: From The Spectator (1902) is a book edited by Frederick Leroy Bliss. It is a collection of essays written by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in the early 18th century for their publication, The Spectator. The essays revolve around the character Sir Roger De Coverley, a fictional country gentleman who represents the values of the English aristocracy. The book includes 33 essays that describe Sir Roger's daily life, manners, and beliefs. The essays provide a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the 18th century England, and offer a commentary on the changing society of the time. The book is a classic of English literature and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of the essay form.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.