Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:periodical
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Richard_Steele
gptkb:Joseph_Addison |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
development of periodical literature
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
reflected Enlightenment ideals
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| gptkbp:editorial_focus |
conversational
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:essayist
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
early 18th century Britain
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Spectator No. 300
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| gptkbp:impact |
influenced modern journalism
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:The_Tatler
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| gptkbp:issue_number |
gptkb:300
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired future publications
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
social commentary
moral essays use of fictional characters |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:literary_criticism
philosophical reflections discussion of social issues |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ There is nothing which so generally strikes the mind of man as the sight of a beautiful woman.”
“ A man may be a fool and not know it, but not a wise man.” “ Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” “ The greatest part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.” “ The only way to avoid being miserable is not to have enough leisure to wonder whether you are happy or not.” |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:The_Spectator
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| gptkbp:publication_frequency |
daily
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Addison_and_Steele
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| gptkbp:published_in |
March 1, 1712
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| gptkbp:target_audience |
educated readers
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Richard_Steele
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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