The Spectator

Step back in time to 18th century London with The Spectator, the most influential periodical of its day. Co-founded by literary luminaries Joseph Addison and Richard Steele, The Spectator was a daily publication offering insightful commentary on politics, literature, culture, and idiosyncratic observations on daily life. This collection includes the first 80 issues published between March and June of 1711, providing a fascinating window into the social, cultural, and political landscape of early modern Britain.

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