Essays in Criticism and Literary Theory

by Joseph Addison, John Loftis (Editor)

Included in this unique volume are Addison's most memorable essays from The Spectator (1711-1712), complete and amplified with copious notes identifying contemporary persons and allusions, as well as classical allusions. Edited by John Loftis, this edition also includes an introduction, a list of the principal dates in Addison's life, and a selected bibliography.

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1975

About the author

English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician.