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100 1 _aAddison, Joseph,
_d1672-1719
245 1 0 _aDays with Sir Roger De Coverley
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2002-07-01
505 0 _aSir Roger's family -- Mr. William Wimble -- The picture gallery -- A country Sunday -- The widow -- The chase -- The county assizes -- The Spectator's return to town.
508 _aProduced by John Hill, and David Widger
520 _a"Days with Sir Roger De Coverley" by Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele is a collection of essays originally published in "The Spectator" during the early 18th century. This work captures the leisurely and whimsical adventures of Sir Roger de Coverley, an archetypal English gentleman, as he interacts with various characters in his countryside estate. The essays explore themes of character, virtue, and the juxtaposition of country and city life, reflecting on human nature and social manners of the time. The book features a series of sketches that revolve around Sir Roger's delightful idiosyncrasies, his interactions with friends such as Mr. Will Wimble, and his deep affection for his household and tenants. Through the narrator's observations, readers gain insight into the Knight’s benevolent character, his humorous encounters, as well as his contemplations on love—particularly regarding a widow who captured his heart—and the various eccentrics that populate his world. Each essay offers a mix of satire, morality, and nostalgia, showcasing life in England's rural context while illuminating the quirky and sincere nature of Sir Roger and his acquaintances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish essays
700 1 _aSteele, Richard, Sir,
_d1672-1729
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3318
999 _c45389
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