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.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (248)
Includes LibraryThing, Goodreads, Amazon, StoryGraph
GenreLiterary Classics
Length5 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 2, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE SIR ROGER DE COVERLEY PAPERS
2PREFACE
3I. THE SPECTATOR
4II. THE CLUB
5III. SIR ROGER'S CRITICISMS ON POLITE SOCIETY
Show all chaptersShow less
6IV. THE CLUB AND THE SPECTATOR
7V. A LADY'S LIBRARY
8VI. COVERLEY HALL
9VII. THE COVERLEY HOUSEHOLD
10VIII. WILL WIMBLE
11IX. THE COVERLEY ANCESTRY
12X. THE COVERLEY GHOST
13XI. SUNDAY WITH SIR ROGER
14XII. SIR ROGER IN LOVE
15XIII. HOW TO BEAR POVERTY
16XIV. LABOUR AND EXERCISE
17XV. SIR ROGER GOES A-HUNTING
18XVI. THE COVERLEY WITCH
19XVII. SIR ROGER TALKS OF THE WIDOW
20XVIII. MANNERS IN THE COUNTRY
21XIX. SIR ROGER AT THE ASSIZES
22XX. THE EDUCATION OF AN HEIR
23XXI. WHIGS AND TORIES
24XXII. WHIGS AND TORIES.—Continued
25XXIII. SIR ROGER AND THE GIPSIES
26XXIV. THE SPECTATOR DECIDES TO RETURN TO LONDON
27XXV. THE JOURNEY TO LONDON
28XXVI. SIR ROGER AND SIR ANDREW IN ARGUMENT
29XXVII. SIR ROGER IN LONDON
30XXVIII. SIR ROGER IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY
31XXIX. SIR ROGER AT THE PLAY
32XXX. WILL HONEYCOMB'S EXPERIENCES
33XXXI. SIR ROGER AT VAUXHALL
34XXXII. DEATH OF SIR ROGER
35XXXIII. CAPTAIN SENTRY AS MASTER OF COVERLEY HALL
36XIV. Labour and Exercise
37XV. Sir Roger goes A-Hunting
38XVI. The Coverley Witch
39XVII. Sir Roger talks of the Widow
40XVIII. Manners in the Country
41XIX. Sir Roger at the Assizes
42XX. The Education of an Heir
43XXI. Whigs and Tories
44XXII. Whigs and Tories—Continued
45XXIII. Sir Roger and the Gipsies
46XXIV. The Spectator decides to return to London
47XXV. The Journey to London
48XXVI. Sir Roger and Sir Andrew in Argument
49XXVII. Sir Roger in London
50XXVIII. Sir Roger in Westminster Abbey.
More from Joseph Addison, Eustace Budgell, Richard Sir Steele
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m4.7 (8.9K)$46 · $0.00
The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America (Annotated)Howard Irving Chapelle, Tappan Adney13h 9m4.8 (150)$1.99 · $0.00
This Side of Paradise - The Original 1920 Edition (Annotated)F. Scott Fitzgerald11h 30m4.6 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m4.6 (9.3K)$18 · $0.00
Ivanhoe (Annotated)Walter Scott22h 52m4.8 (88)$2 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m4.6 (159.1K)$15
The Complete Histories / History Plays of William Shakespeare (Annotated)William Shakespeare29h 42m4.6 (2.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m4.7 (359)$29 · $0.00
Richard Wagamese SelectedRichard Wagamese3h 14m4.6 (594)$15
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
Twelfth Night (The Unabridged Play) + The Classic Biography (Annotated)William Shakespeare, Sidney Lee16h 38m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 40m4.6 (1.3K)$1 · $0.00
Pathways to LightPrakash Amte7h 6m4.6 (1.3K)$8
These Vital SignsSayed Tabatabai3h 20m4.7 (215)$18 · $0.00
H. P. LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection: Novellas, Short Stories, Poetry & Essays (Annotated)H. P. Lovecraft12h 28m4.6 (2.3K)$2 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 54m4.5 (10.6K)$2 · $0.00
Lessons in TruthH. Emilie3h 50m4.6 (1.4K)$4.70 · $0.00
TORAH - Bilingual Edition: English/Hebrew (Annotated)Max Margolis, JPS28h 26m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
The Poetic EddaJackson Crawford6h 24m4.5 (19.8K)$17
Betty Crocker picture cooky bookBetty Crocker, Inc. General Mills2h 13m4.5 (6.5K)$1 · $0.00
You may also like
Social England under the Regency (Annotated)John Ashton15h 17m4.4 (11)$2 · $0.00
The Paris Sketch Book of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh; and the Irish Sketch BookWilliam Makepeace Thackeray19h 17m3.4 (34)$2 · $0.00
Reginald in Russia, and Other SketchesSaki2h 27m3.9 (183)$1.80 · $0.00
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2William Hickling Prescott30h 1m3.7 (11)$1 · $0.00
Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal StationeryClifton A. Howes13h 19m$2 · $0.00
The Sir Roger de Coverley PapersJoseph Addison, Eustace Budgell, Richard Sir Steele5h 57m3.8 (100)$1 · $0.00
Dutch and Flemish FurnitureEsther Singleton11h 4m$1 · $0.00
South Africa Act, 1909The Parliament of the United Kingdom2h 5m$2 · $0.00
The History of the Russian Empire (Annotated)Saki, H. H. Munro13h 56m3.1 (11)$2 · $0.00
Reginald in Russia, and Other SketchesSaki2h 29m3.9 (182)$2.30
Reginald in Russia, and Other SketchesSaki2h 29m3.9 (182)$2.30
Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery (Annotated)Clifton A. Howes9h 42m$2 · $0.00
The Industrial Arts in SpainJuan F. Riaño8h$2 · $0.00
The Rise and Decline of the Roman Empire (Annotated)John Bagnell Bury72h 59m$3 · $0.00
Manual of Ship Subsidies. An Historical Summary of the Systems of All NationsEdwin M. Bacon2h 47m$1 · $0.00
A Second Letter to the Bishop of ExeterSir Edward Hall Alderson27m$2 · $0.00
English Caricature and Satire on Napoleon I (Annotated)John Ashton15h 38m$2 · $0.00
Confession of Faith Ratification Act 1690Scotish Parliament6m$2 · $0.00
1601: Conversation as it was by the Social Fireside in the Time of the TudorsMark Twain2h 8m3.4 (532)$1 · $0.00
The Abbeys of Great BritainH. Claiborne Dixon5h 37m$2 · $0.00