第七章 3 Joseph Addison.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * Joseph Addison (1672--- 1719) Richard Steele (1672---1729) Joseph Addison (1672-1719) Richard Steele (1672-1729) In 1709 Steele started a literary periodical named “The Tatler”. In 1711, Addison collaborated with Steele to create a literary periodical called “The Spectator”. Steele and Addison’s Contributions to English Literature 1) Their writings in “The Tatler” and“The Spectator provide a new code of social morality for the rising bourgeoisie. 2) They give a true picture of the social life of England in the 18th century． 3) In their hands, the English essay completely established itself as a literary genre．Using it as a form of character sketching and story-telling, they ushered in the dawn of the modern novel． Periodical essays: started by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele during the early 18th century and were the most characteristic genre of the 18th century. Similarities of two essayists *born in the same year, study in the same school and university *both are the periodical essayists and educators *similar topics: light topics--- fashions, head dresses *writing style: wit humor, satire *describe lively pictures of men and manners in the ordinary society of the time The Tatler Three times a week The Spectator daily ?? ? The Spectator from 7 June 1711 The same purposes To educate the newly risen middle class the morals and modes To bridge the gap between the small circle of London and the large Puritan middle class To interest the general reader, to guide and develop their tastes Joseph Addison约瑟夫·艾迪生 Joseph Addison A distinguished scholar, secretary of State, A prosperous, peaceful life in politics and in literature Close friendship with Steele, Cold and reserved Joseph Addison’s Works 1)A Letter from Italy《意大利来鸿》 2)“The Campaign” “出征” (his best-known poem in heroic couplet) 3)Rosamond, 《罗沙蒙》1701 4)The Spectator《旁观者》, (a daily paper, 1711—1712) 5) Cato 《卡托》1713, a tragedy Cato, a Tragedy Cato, a Tragedy It is