U NET : NET SET PHD EXAM

 Explore the life and works of Sir Richard Steele, co-founder of The Tatler and The Spectator , pioneer of the periodical essay, and a major voice in 18th-century English literature. Richard Steele ✍️ Introduction: Sir Richard Steele (1672–1729) stands tall among the great minds of 18th-century English literature. Best known for co-founding The Tatler and The Spectator with his close friend Joseph Addison, Steele played a pivotal role in shaping modern journalism and essay writing. As a witty essayist, moralist, and dramatist, Steele used his pen not only to entertain but also to educate the rising middle class in London. Through his periodical essays, he brought attention to the importance of virtue, politeness, and emotional sensitivity in everyday life. Steele’s creation of the pseudonym Isaac Bickerstaff and his engaging prose style made The Tatler a household name. Later, in collaboration with Addison, he launched The Spectator , which further elevated the moral tone of...