George A. Aitken

George A. Aitken
George A. Aitken was a British writer and editor, known for his scholarly work on 18th-century English literature. He is particularly recognized for his authoritative edition of "The Tatler", a publication co-founded by Richard Steele, which Aitken edited and annotated. Aitken also published biographies and studies on notable literary figures, including Jonathan Swift and Thomas Chatterton. His meticulous research and editorial contributions have made him an important figure in the study of English literary history.

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My Lord, After having long celebrated the superior graces and excellences among men, in an imaginary character, I do myself the honour to show my veneration for transcendent merit, under my own name, in this address to your lordship. The just application of those high accomplishments of which you are master, has been an advantage to all your fellow subjects; and it is from the common obligation you... more...

Introduction When the first number of the Tatler appeared in 1709, Steele and Addison were about thirty-seven years of age, while Swift, then still counted among the Whigs, was more than four years their senior. Addison and Steele had been friends at the Charterhouse School and at Oxford, and though they had during the following years had varying experiences, their friendship had in no way lessened.... more...