Richard Steele Flashcards
1
Q
Nationality?
A
Anglo-Irish
2
Q
Century lived?
A
18th century
3
Q
In April 1709 he launched what?
A
A periodical called The Tatler , thrice weekly
4
Q
How was the Tatler like
A
Variety of pieces but avoided news and political commentary
5
Q
Steele in 1713?
A
Became a whig member of parliament
6
Q
Steele was a member of?
A
Kit Kat club, an early 18th century English club with strong political and literary assocd
7
Q
Both Steele and Addison became closely associated with…?
A
Childs Cofee House in St Pauls Churchyard
