The Spectator was a daily publication that was popular in England during the 18th century. It featured essays, commentary, and reviews on a variety of topics, including literature, politics, and culture. Written by the famous literary duo Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele, The Spectator is considered a seminal work in the history of journalism and the development of the modern essay. This edition provides a comprehensive collection of these influential works in a single volume. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.