The Commerce of Everyday Life: Selections from the

The Commerce of Everyday Life: Selections from the "Tatler" and the "Spectator" (Bedford Cultural Editions): Selections from the "Tatler" and the "Spectator"

by ErinMackie (Editor)

Synopsis

This volume contains essays from the Donald Bond editions of The Tatler and The Spectator (1709-1714), periodical papers that helped define 18th-century culture and standards. In addition, the selection of thematic units include essays and cultural documents on periodical papers and the 18th-century coffeehouse, commerce and trade, standards of taste, and gender roles. An invaluable resource for anyone studying the history and culture of the 18th century.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 640
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 13 Jul 1998

ISBN 10: 0333690915
ISBN 13: 9780333690918

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'This is an excellent edition, which will enable students to engage fully with Addison and Steele's periodical projects, and with their cultural contexts. The material is all very well chosen and introduced.' - Shaun Regan, University of Nottingham
Author Bio
ERIN MACKIE, Washington University