Abstract
In this essay is explored the influence of Addison's and Steele's The Spectator on the early journalistic career of the Irish poet, playwright, novelist, and essayist Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774). Of particular interest is the manner in which Goldsmith adapted the format of the Spectator-style essay to wrestle with issues of national identity, cosmopolitanism, and imperialism in the midst of the Seven Years' War.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | «Spectator»-Type Periodicals in International Perspective |
| Subtitle of host publication | Enlightened Moral Journalism in Europe and North America |
| Publisher | Peter Lang AG |
| Pages | 53-71 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783631801222 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783631801239 |
| Publication status | Published - 12 Nov 2019 |
Keywords
- Cosmopolitanism
- Goldsmith
- Irish spectator-style essays
- National character