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100	1		_aAddison, Joseph, _d1672-1719
245	1	0	_aEssays and Tales
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2001
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2001-09-01
505	0		_aIntroduction -- Public credit -- Household superstitions -- Opera lions -- Women and wives -- The Italian opera -- Lampoons -- True and false humour -- Sa Ga Yean Qua Rash Tow's impressions of London -- Vision of Marraton -- Six papers on wit -- Friendship -- Chevy-Chase (two papers) -- Dream of the painters -- Spare time (two papers) -- Censure -- The English language -- The Vision of Mirza -- Genius -- Theodosius and Constantia -- Good nature -- A grinning match -- Trust in God.
520			_a"Essays and Tales" by Joseph Addison is a collection of essays and reflections likely written in the early 18th century. The work is characterized by Addison's exploration of various social themes, such as credit, superstitions, and humor, presenting insights through a lens of wit and moral contemplation. Addison’s writing often navigates the complexities of human nature, society, and the arts, making it a rich resource for understanding the intellectual climate of his time. At the start of "Essays and Tales," the introduction highlights Addison’s notable contributions through his earlier works in the "Tatler" and "Spectator", where he partnered with Richard Steele to combat ignorance and cultivate taste. The opening essay focuses on "Public Credit," presenting a visionary allegory of Public Credit as a delicate maiden cherished yet threatened by various societal specters like Tyranny and Anarchy. Addison effectively intertwines the domestic and political, illustrating how the health of Public Credit reflects the broader moral conditions of society. This allegorical style serves not only to entertain but to prompt reflection on the values and silences of the contemporary social fabric. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
653			_aShort stories
653			_aEnglish essays -- 18th century
700	1		_aMorley, Henry, _d1822-1894
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2791
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