Dive into the unguarded private life of Sir Richard Steele, the co-founder of *The Spectator* and ‘Censor of the age.’ This frank collection of personal letters unveils his true character and intimate thoughts, including over 400 familiar missives to his wife, ‘Prue,’ and correspondence with literary giants like Joseph Addison and Jonathan Swift. Compiled after his death, these authentic documents offer a rare, vivid portrait of the man behind the tumultuous 18th-century literary and political world.
Condition: Overall in Very Good condition with minor shelf wear consistent with age.