Spectator 495: Addison and "the race of people called Jews." (Joseph Addison)

From: Studies in English Literature, 1500-1900 | Date: June 22, 1994| Author: | Copyright information

The immigration of Jews and the social implications of the diaspora is depicted in Joseph Addison's 'Spectator' from Sep 17, 1712. Although Jews were not as powerful and influential in Addison's time as they are in the modern era, Addison was perceptive enough to predict the consequences of the intense nationalism among them. Overall, Addison's portrayal can be seen as a variation of the wandering Jew stereotype.

In the Spectator of 27 September 1712, Joseph Addison turned citizen of the world to focus his attention on "the Race of People called Jews."(1) It was not the first time that ...

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