The Tatler, Vol. I Prayer Book Introduction

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The Tatler, Vol. I Prayer Book IntroductionJoseph Addison (1 May 1672 17 June 1719) was an English essayist, poet, playwright and politician. He was the eldest son of The Reverend Lancelot Addison. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long standing friend Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine. His simple prose style marked the end of the mannerisms and conventional classical images of the 17th century. In 1708 and 1709, Addison was a Member of Parliament