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Joseph Addison (1 May 1672 – 17 May 1719) was an English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician. He was the eldest son of Lancelot Addison. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long-standing friend Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine.
Jun 13, 2024 · Joseph Addison (born May 1, 1672, Milston, Wiltshire, England—died June 17, 1719, London) was an English essayist, poet, and dramatist, who, with Richard Steele, was a leading contributor to and guiding spirit of the periodicals The Tatler and The Spectator.
Joseph Addison, (born May 1, 1672, Milston, Wiltshire, Eng.—died June 17, 1719, London), English essayist, poet, and dramatist. His poem on the Battle of Blenheim, The Campaign (1705), brought him to the attention of leading Whigs and paved the way to important government posts (including secretary of state) and literary fame.
约瑟夫·艾迪生（Joseph Addison，1672年5月1日~1719年6月17日），英国散文家、诗人、辉格党政治家。曾在牛津大学求学和任教，并去欧洲大陆旅行多年。担任过南部事务部次官、下院议员、爱尔兰总督沃顿伯爵的秘书等职。
Learn about the life and achievements of Joseph Addison, a poet and writer who co-founded The Spectator magazine and wrote Cato, a Tragedy. Find out how he influenced the political and literary scene of his time and beyond.
May 23, 2018 · Joseph Addison (1672-1719) was an English poet, essayist, and critic who helped to elevate the literary status of English prose. He wrote poems, translations, and plays, and held important political offices for the Whig party.
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