Essays And Tales

Essays and Tales by Joseph Addison is a collection of literary works that showcase the author's wit, wisdom, and insight into human nature. The book contains a series of essays on various topics ranging from politics and religion to literature and social commentary. Addison's writing style is characterized by its clarity, elegance, and precision, making it a pleasure to read.The tales in the book are also noteworthy, as they provide a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time. Addison's stories are often humorous and satirical, poking fun at the foibles of the upper classes and their pretensions.Overall, Essays and Tales is a valuable contribution to the literary canon of the 18th century, and it remains a popular read for anyone interested in the history of English literature. It is a must-read for students of literature, history, and philosophy, as well as anyone who enjoys reading classic works of literature.Nothing is so much admired, and so little understood, as wit. No author that I know of has written professedly upon it. As for those who make any mention of it, they only treat on the subject as it has accidentally fallen in their way, and that too in little short reflections, or in general declamatory flourishes, without entering into the bottom of the matter. I hope, therefore, I shall perform an acceptable work to my countrymen if I treat at large upon this subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.