Days With Sir Roger De Coverley

Days With Sir Roger De Coverley is a collection of essays written by Joseph Addison, a prominent English essayist, poet, and playwright. The book is named after Sir Roger De Coverley, a fictional character created by Addison, who is depicted as a wealthy and benevolent country gentleman living in the English countryside during the early 18th century.The essays in the book describe the daily life and habits of Sir Roger, as well as his interactions with other characters in his community. Through Sir Roger's character, Addison provides a commentary on the social and cultural norms of the time, as well as on human nature in general.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Sir Roger's life. In one section, for example, Addison describes Sir Roger's love of hunting and his relationship with his hunting dogs. In another section, he discusses Sir Roger's religious beliefs and his attendance at church services.Throughout the book, Addison uses humor and wit to bring Sir Roger's character to life and to provide social commentary on the customs and traditions of the time. The essays are written in a conversational style, making them accessible to readers of all backgrounds.Days With Sir Roger De Coverley is considered a classic of English literature and is often studied in schools and universities. It provides a fascinating glimpse into life in the English countryside during the early 18th century and offers insights into the human condition that are still relevant today.A man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own heart; his next, to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected; but otherwise there cannot be a greater satisfaction to an honest mind, than to see those approbations which it gives itself seconded by the applauses of the publick.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.