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100 1 _aAddison, Joseph,
_d1672-1719
245 1 4 _aThe De Coverley Papers, From 'The Spectator'
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
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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500 _aRelease date is 2007-02-22
508 _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, Louise Pryor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The De Coverley Papers" from 'The Spectator' by Addison, Budgell, and Steele is a classic collection of essays written in the early 18th century. Centered around the charming character of Sir Roger de Coverley, these essays provide rich insights into English social life, character studies, and the everyday concerns of an earlier era. The work leads readers through humorous and profound explorations of life, love, and human nature as depicted through Sir Roger and his acquaintances. The opening portion of the collection introduces the character of Sir Roger de Coverley, a beloved country squire known for his whimsical behavior and generosity. As the narrator recounts the character's qualities, we learn of Sir Roger's endearing eccentricities, his kindness toward his tenants, and his somewhat humorous relationship with a beautiful but unattainable widow. The text delves into Sir Roger's background, including his quiet upbringing and his decision to embrace hospitality and neighborliness upon inheriting his estate. Through these early sketches, the reader is invited to appreciate the blend of charm and depth in Sir Roger’s life as he navigates the complexities of friendship, love, and the societal roles of his day, setting the stage for further delightful explorations in the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish essays
700 1 _aBudgell, Eustace,
_d1686-1737
700 1 _aSteele, Richard, Sir,
_d1672-1729
700 1 _aMeek, Joseph H.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20648
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