The Spectator is a collection of essays by Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele that was first published in 1711. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from politics and religion to literature and social life, and provide a fascinating glimpse into the culture and society of 18th-century England. Addison and Steele's witty and erudite commentary is still highly entertaining today, and this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.