The Royal Exchange

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The paper examines how, in a series of essays in "The Spectator," Addison provides some contemporary commentary on the life and times of the English. It provides a discussion concerning the author's attitude toward his subject matter, as evinced in his essay in "The Spectator," No. 69, on the subject of "The Royal Exchange", in order to determine how and whether modern attitudes might differ from their early 18th century counterpart. The paper concludes with a summary of the research.

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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
Works Cited

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"Today, while the "Mahometans" may still be wearing clothes of Western manufacture, it is more likely that they are wearing textiles that are made in China. Furthermore, it is unlikely that Addison could "go back home" if he was to revisit the Royal Exchange's modern equivalent today. Instead of friendly gatherings of international merchants meeting in smoked-filled rooms in good faith, he would likely encounter hot spots of social protestors, especially Islamic fundamentalists and ethnic youths who have become disenchanted with the British concept of equality and democratic process."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Addison. Spectator, No. 69, May 19, 1711. [Royal Exchange.]
• Beljame, Alexandre, Bonamy Dobree, and E. O. Lorimer. Men of Letters and the English Public in the Eighteenth Century, 1660- 1744: Dryden, Addison [And] Pope. London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner, 1948.
• Humphreys, A. R. Steele, Addison and Their Periodical Essays. London: Longmans, Green, 1966.
• "Royal Exchange." Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2006). Encyclopaedia Britannica Online. 7 Oct. 2006 <http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9094014>.

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