The Life and Writings of Addison is a book written by Lord Macaulay that provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of Joseph Addison, an English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on Addison's life and the second on his writings.In the first part, Macaulay details Addison's early years, his education at Oxford, his political...