The Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff Esq;

The Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff Esq;, a collection of witty and insightful essays, offers a fascinating glimpse into early 18th-century English society. Penned by Richard Steele and Joseph Addison, under the pseudonym Isaac Bickerstaff, these essays originally appeared in the periodical The Tatler. Covering a range of topics from social manners and fashion to literature and politics, the collection provides a lively commentary on the issues of the day. Steele and Addison’s sharp wit and keen observations made ’The Lucubrations’ a popular and influential work, shaping public opinion and setting the standard for subsequent periodical literature. This collection remains a valuable resource for understanding the social, cultural, and intellectual landscape of the era, showcasing the enduring power of essay writing as a medium for social critique and reflection.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.