The Spectator, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): No. 81, Saturday, June 2, 1711, to No. 169, Thursday, Sept. 13, 1711: No. 81, Saturday, June 2, 1711, to No. 169, Thursday, Sept. 13, 1711 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore early 18th‑century essays that peek into manners, culture, and society.

This annotated edition collects The Spectator from the 1711 run, presenting No. 81 through No. 169 in volume II. Edited by George Gregory Smith with an introductory essay by Austin Dobson, it pairs the lively, humane wit of the period with notes that illuminate its references, all in a single, reader‑friendly volume.

• Clear, accessible prose that shines a light on social trends, gender norms, and everyday life in early modern England.


• Contextual notes and scholarly apparatus to help first‑time readers and historians alike.


• Original essays arranged for convenient browsing, with editorial guidance to connect ideas across issues.


• Insights into how The Spectator shaped notions of conversation, civility, and culture in its time.

Ideal for readers of classic satire and students of literary history who want to understand the era’s conversation and values.

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