Joseph Addison

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Joseph Addison

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Why Is Joseph Addison Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Joseph Addison 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. His simple prose style marked the end of the mannerisms and conventional classical images of the 17th century.

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What Are Joseph Addison's Academic Contributions?

Joseph Addison has made the following academic contributions:

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