The Spirit of the Public Journals

Being an Impartial Selection of the Most Exquisite Essays and Jeux D'esprits...That Appear in the Newspapers and Other Publications; Volume 14

af Stephen Jones

The Spirit of the Public Journals is a collection of witty and entertaining essays and articles that reflect the tastes and attitudes of the British reading public in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. With contributions from some of the most famous writers of the era, including Samuel Johnson, Oliver Goldsmith, and Charles Lamb, these pieces offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of Georgian journalism and the role it played in shaping British culture and politics. Written with humor, ... (Læs mere)