Richard Steele [ Art and Literature / Politics ]
… which had a long legacy during the eighteenth century. The successful formula was to offer cultural comment (including theatre criticism, poetry and ‘gallantry’, mixed with moral guidance) in a periodical essay format, with some politics … People > Art and Literature People > Politics Mots-clés Morality Periodicals Politeness Print culture Politics Slavery Theatre Wit Women This article will not repeat data easily accessible elsewhere about Steele’s career as a politician and … of developing strong ties both to groups and to individuals, and was naturally drawn to sociable spaces, including the theatre, for which he wrote plays. In 1714 he became the manager of Drury Lane. He was also interested in community: of …
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