The Life Of Richard Steele

Authoritative, documented biography of the noted English literary figure. Includes extensive illustrations, genealogical tables, Steels's letters.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1889 Edition.

Richard Steele is famous as an early writer of sentimental drama and as half of the writing team, Addison and Steele. He is notable both for the indirect propaganda he developed with Addison and for the open partisanship of his own periodicals. He wrote extensively about responsible economics but was famously irresponsible in his own affairs.

This is a biography of Richard Steele, a prominent literary figure in 18th century England who is best known as the co-founder of The Spectator, a daily publication that helped to define the era. The book explores Steele's life, including his relationships with other writers of the time, such as Joseph Addison and Jonathan Swift, as well as his political and social views. 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 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. 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.

This biography of the famous British writer Richard Steele is a comprehensive and engaging account of his life and works. Steele was a prominent figure in the literary and political circles of his time, and his influence continues to be felt today. Austin Dobson's scholarship and lively prose make this book an insightful and enjoyable read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of this fascinating figure. 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 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. 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.