The British Essayists: SpectatorJames Ferguson J. Richardson and Company, 1823 |
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... ADDISON was the son of the Rev. Lancelet Addison , dean of Litchfield , and Jane , daughter of Nathaniel Gulston , esq . He was born at Milston , near Ambrosbury , in Wiltshire , on May 1 , 1672 , at his father's rectory . After ...
... ADDISON was the son of the Rev. Lancelet Addison , dean of Litchfield , and Jane , daughter of Nathaniel Gulston , esq . He was born at Milston , near Ambrosbury , in Wiltshire , on May 1 , 1672 , at his father's rectory . After ...
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... Addison , in the English Poets ) " wishes to attain an English style , familiar but not coarse , and elegant but not osten- tatious , must give his days and nights to the volumes of Addison . " The papers in the Spectator , claimed for ...
... Addison , in the English Poets ) " wishes to attain an English style , familiar but not coarse , and elegant but not osten- tatious , must give his days and nights to the volumes of Addison . " The papers in the Spectator , claimed for ...
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... Addison , in short , was rich , glowing , and complete , full of life , character and unity ; Steele's had to a certain degree the claim of originality , but was discordant in its style and parts . Budgell exhibited a pleasing and ...
... Addison , in short , was rich , glowing , and complete , full of life , character and unity ; Steele's had to a certain degree the claim of originality , but was discordant in its style and parts . Budgell exhibited a pleasing and ...
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