The Tatler (Vol. 1-4) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The First Society Magazine in History, Complete EditionBy Joseph Addison, Richard Steele
Length56h 50m
About this audiobook
The Tatler (Vol. 1-4) gathers one of the defining achievements of early eighteenth-century periodical prose, uniting social observation, moral reflection, literary criticism, urban satire, and the art of polite conversation. Framed through the persona of Isaac Bickerstaff, these essays move from coffeehouse gossip and theatrical commentary to meditations on manners, taste, friendship, gender, and public virtue. Their stylistic range—witty, urbane, didactic, ironic—helped shape the modern essay as a flexible form responsive to everyday life. Produced chiefly by Richard Steele with important contributions from Joseph Addison, the collection stands at the heart of Augustan literary culture and the rise of a reading public in commercial London. Its pages reflect the energies of the coffeehouse, the periodical press, and a society increasingly concerned with civility, reason, and moral refinement. Together, these voices helped establish a model of prose that linked entertainment with ethical instruction and social critique. This four-volume collection is essential for readers interested in the origins of journalism, essay writing, and modern public discourse. It offers a rich encounter with the intellectual and social world of the early eighteenth century, while its observations on character, conduct, and culture remain strikingly readable. The Tatler invites sustained exploration of a formative literary dialogue whose influence extends far beyond its original moment.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreOther, Literary Classics
Length56 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 17, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26No. 16. [Steele.
2Introduction
27No. 17. [Steele.
3Synopsis
28No. 18. [Steele and Addison.
4Historical Context
29No. 19. [Steele.
5Author Biography
30No. 20. [Steele.
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6Volume 1
31No. 21. [Steele.
7Preface
32No. 22. [Steele.
8Introduction
33No. 23. [Steele.
9The Preface.
34No. 24. [Addison.
10To Mr. Maynwaring.
35No. 25. [Steele.
11No. 1. [Steele.
36No. 26. [Steele.
12No. 2. [Steele.
37No. 27. [Steele.
13No. 3. [Steele.
38No. 28. [Steele.
14No. 4. [Steele.
39No. 29. [Steele.
15No. 5. [Steele.
40No. 30. [Steele.
16No. 6. [Steele.
41No. 31. [Steele.
17No. 7. [Steele.
42No. 32. [Swift and Steele.
18No. 8. [Steele.
43No. 33. [Steele.
19No. 9. [Steele.
44No. 34. [Steele.
20No. 10. [Steele.
45No. 35. [Steele.
21No. 11. [Steele.
46No. 36. [?Steele.
22No. 12. [Steele.
47No. 37. [?Steele.
23No. 13. [Steele.
48No. 38. [?Steele.
24No. 14. [Steele.
49No. 39. [Steele.
25No. 15. [Steele.
50No. 40. [Steele.
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