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Isaac Bickerstaff is a satirical work by Richard Steele, first published in 1709. The book is written in the form of a series of letters supposedly written by the fictional character Isaac Bickerstaff, a pseudonym used by Steele. The letters are addressed to various individuals and cover a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, literature, and society.The book is notable for its wit and humor, as well as its commentary on the social and political issues of the day. It is also significant for its role in popularizing the use of the pseudonym, which would become a common literary device in the centuries to come.Overall, Isaac Bickerstaff is a classic work of satire that remains relevant and entertaining to this day. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century England, as well as a timeless commentary on human nature and society.From Richard Steele, the founder of the Tatler, later the Spectator. Bickerstaff was first used by Jonathan Swift to poke fun.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.
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