The Lover And Reader (1723)

The Lover And Reader is a book written by Richard Steele in 1723. The book is a collection of essays and letters that were originally published in The Guardian, a newspaper that Steele founded. The essays and letters are written in a conversational style and cover a wide range of topics, including love, marriage, friendship, and literature. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is dedicated to love and relationships. Steele explores the nature of love and its various forms, such as romantic love, platonic love, and love of country. He also discusses the importance of honesty and communication in relationships and offers advice on how to maintain a healthy and happy relationship.The second part of the book is focused on literature and reading. Steele discusses the value of reading and how it can enrich one's life. He also explores the different genres of literature, such as poetry, drama, and fiction, and offers his opinions on the works of various authors.Throughout the book, Steele's writing is witty, insightful, and engaging. He draws on his own experiences and observations to offer his readers practical advice and thoughtful reflections on life, love, and literature. The Lover And Reader is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.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.