The Essay

The Great Essayists

Tuesday 5 February 2008 23:00-23:15 (Radio 3)

Writer and philosopher AC Grayling continues his exploration of key figures from the glory days of the English essay.

Duration:

15 minutes

Playlist:

2/4. The essays of English parliamentarian Joseph Addison, born in 1672, are literary gems, showing an ease and lucidity of style combined with great wisdom on the subject of human virtue.

The Essay

Episode and Playlist Information

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