The Sir Roger de Coverley Papers
By Joseph Addison, Eustace Budgell, Richard Sir Steele
Length5h 56m
About this audiobook
The Sir Roger de Coverley Papers is a masterful anthology that captures the quintessence of early 18th-century British literature, brimming with satire, wit, and a keen examination of the social fabric of the time. This collection, originally published in the pages of The Spectator, offers a rich tableau of the life and manners of its era through a series of engaging narratives and character sketches centered around the genial and affable Sir Roger de Coverley. From rustic charms to urbane complexities, these pieces traverse a spectrum of settings, inviting readers to experience the convergence of storytelling and social commentary. Each installment reveals nuances of societal norms and personal idiosyncrasies, creating a diverse and captivating literary mosaic. Authored by eminent figures of the period, including Joseph Addison, Richard Steele, and Eustace Budgell, the anthology reflects an intersection of contemporary cultural and intellectual movements. These writers, pivotal in the development of the essay form, bring distinct voices that coalesce to critique and celebrate 18th-century British society. Their contributions not only mirror the Enlightenment ideals of reason and civility but also place an emphasis on the emergent public discourse emanating from coffeehouse culture, making it a definitive study of its time. The Sir Roger de Coverley Papers invites readers into a bygone era, offering insights that remain relevant for the discerning mind today. It is both an educational resource and a delightful exploration of human nature and societal commentary. Through its pages, readers can indulge in a multiplicity of perspectives, appreciating the dialogue fostered between the authors' varied yet harmonious narrative styles. This anthology is a testament to the timelessness of literary craftsmanship and the enduring appeal of relatable, vivid character portrayals.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length5 hrs 56 mins
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Publish dateJun 2, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE SIR ROGER DE COVERLEY PAPERS
27XXV. THE JOURNEY TO LONDON
2PREFACE
28XXVI. SIR ROGER AND SIR ANDREW IN ARGUMENT
3I. THE SPECTATOR
29XXVII. SIR ROGER IN LONDON
4II. THE CLUB
30XXVIII. SIR ROGER IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY
5III. SIR ROGER'S CRITICISMS ON POLITE SOCIETY
31XXIX. SIR ROGER AT THE PLAY
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6IV. THE CLUB AND THE SPECTATOR
32XXX. WILL HONEYCOMB'S EXPERIENCES
7V. A LADY'S LIBRARY
33XXXI. SIR ROGER AT VAUXHALL
8VI. COVERLEY HALL
34XXXII. DEATH OF SIR ROGER
9VII. THE COVERLEY HOUSEHOLD
35XXXIII. CAPTAIN SENTRY AS MASTER OF COVERLEY HALL
10VIII. WILL WIMBLE
36XIV. Labour and Exercise
11IX. THE COVERLEY ANCESTRY
37XV. Sir Roger goes A-Hunting
12X. THE COVERLEY GHOST
38XVI. The Coverley Witch
13XI. SUNDAY WITH SIR ROGER
39XVII. Sir Roger talks of the Widow
14XII. SIR ROGER IN LOVE
40XVIII. Manners in the Country
15XIII. HOW TO BEAR POVERTY
41XIX. Sir Roger at the Assizes
16XIV. LABOUR AND EXERCISE
42XX. The Education of an Heir
17XV. SIR ROGER GOES A-HUNTING
43XXI. Whigs and Tories
18XVI. THE COVERLEY WITCH
44XXII. Whigs and Tories—Continued
19XVII. SIR ROGER TALKS OF THE WIDOW
45XXIII. Sir Roger and the Gipsies
20XVIII. MANNERS IN THE COUNTRY
46XXIV. The Spectator decides to return to London
21XIX. SIR ROGER AT THE ASSIZES
47XXV. The Journey to London
22XX. THE EDUCATION OF AN HEIR
48XXVI. Sir Roger and Sir Andrew in Argument
23XXI. WHIGS AND TORIES
49XXVII. Sir Roger in London
24XXII. WHIGS AND TORIES.—Continued
50XXVIII. Sir Roger in Westminster Abbey.
25XXIII. SIR ROGER AND THE GIPSIES
51XXIX. Sir Roger at the Play
26XXIV. THE SPECTATOR DECIDES TO RETURN TO LONDON
52XXX. Will Honeycomb's Experiences
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