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The Tatler was a popular English literary and society journal founded by Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele in the early 18th century. The Tatler Vol 4 contains a collection of essays, poems, and letters on various topics such as politics, social customs, morality, and literature. Addison and Steele used the Tatler to satirize and comment on the manners and behaviors of the English aristocracy and middle class, while also promoting the values of politeness, education, and rationality. Some of the notable pieces in The Tatler Vol 4 include "The Accomplished Lady," which discusses the ideal female education and conduct; "The Dissection of a Beau's Head," a humorous critique of the superficiality of fashionable young men; and "The Character of Will Honeycomb," a fictional account of a fashionable and charming man about town.

The Tatler was a popular 18th-century British literary and society magazine that was published in the early 1700s by Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele. The magazine was known for its witty and satirical content and was highly influential in shaping the social and cultural norms of the time. In The Tatler, Vol 2, Addison and Steele continued their tradition of publishing a mix of news, essays, poetry, and social commentary. The book covers a wide range of topics, including politics, fashion, literature, and society. Some of the most famous articles include 'On the Education of Women', 'On False Wit', and 'On the Art of Conversation'. Throughout the book, Addison and Steele use their sharp wit and clever observations to comment on the social and cultural trends of the time. The Tatler Vol 2 remains an important literary work and a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 18th-century England.

The Tatler Vol 3 is a collection of essays written by Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele that was originally written in the early 18th century. The essays were originally published in a periodical called The Tatler, which was a popular publication in London during that time. The essays in this volume cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, society, and fashion. Addison and Steele's writing is witty and engaging, and they often use humor to make their points. They also provide insights into the customs and manners of English society during the early 18th century. One of the main themes of The Tatler Vol 3 is the importance of social manners and etiquette. The authors also stated that good manners are essential for success in both personal and professional relationships. They also offer advice on how to behave in different social situations, from the ballroom to the coffeehouse.

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age.Will you support our efforts with a donation?The Conscious Lovers was first performed in 1722 at Drury Lane and is generally acknowledged as the first ¿sentimental comedy.¿ Borrowing heavily from Roman playwright Terence¿s Andria, Richard Steele veers away from the traditional lewdness of Restoration comedy by deliberately focusing on restrained passion and patience over bawdy or salacious behavior. Laughter is replaced with a more sentiment-based set of comedic values. Steele¿s model proved so influential that not until 1773 with Goldsmith¿s She Stoops to Conquer does the ¿laughing comedy¿ return to the English stage.The plot revolves around Bevil Junior who, though promised to a young women by his father, has fallen in love with another. On his wedding day he discovers his friend Myrtle loves the young woman he is to marry, and he becomes consumed with jealousy.Steele states in his Preface that he very intentionally wrote the play around a crucial ¿dueling¿ scene, attempting to nudge his audience towards more restrained and refined behavior, hoping that ¿it may have some effect upon the Goths and Vandals that frequent the theaters.¿ Whether it did or not is debated, but it certainly affected the nature of English comedy for decades to follow.