Steele, Richard, Sir 1672-1729 creator Morley, Henry 1822-1894 text utu 2001 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Issac Bickerstaff, Physician and Astrologer" by Sir Richard Steele is a collection of essays originally published in journals during the early 18th century. The book is centered around the character of Isaac Bickerstaff, a fictional physician and astrologer who provides commentary on the social mores and behaviors of his time through thoughtful and often humorous essays that reflect the cultural life of his era. The opening of the work sets the stage for Bickerstaff’s persona by introducing the context of his genealogical claims and his critique of contemporary society. He humorously asserts his family lineage and pokes fun at both existing societal norms and individuals, setting a sly tone for the essays to follow. This introduction hints at Bickerstaff's dual role as a thoughtful observer and a satirical commentator on issues like marriage, societal vanity, and human folly, through a blend of wit, wisdom, and charm. This establishes a rich ground for engaging narratives that will blend personal anecdotes with broader reflections on love, marriage, and the follies of human character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2001-05-01 Produced by Les Bowler, and David Widger Original publication data not identified English wit and humor Fictitious characters -- Autobiography PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2644 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2644 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133101.0 2644