Addison, Steele and the Beginning of Journalism
Joseph Addison and Richard Steele, two towering figures of early 18th-century literature, are widely credited with revolutionizing English prose and shaping the development of journalism and the essay form. Their collaboration, particularly through the influential periodicals The Tatler and The Spectator, played a key role in shaping public opinion and advancing a new era of communication that emphasized wit, reason, and moral instruction.
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