The Spectator's Account of Himself - Part B


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    Which places did Addison go frequently in the city?

In his later years, Addison was seen in most of the public places of the city. He was seen in all the resorts. Sometimes he used to visit the Political offices and listen to political discussions. He used to go to St. James's Coffee-house on Sundays. He went to the theatres, both of Drury Lane and the Haymarket. He went to the stock exchange. Though he did not talk much but he mixed with all sorts of people.


Addison also attended different reading clubs. The Spectator's club was one of the most prominent and significant ones in his life. He used to go to these places and mix with everyone in order to observe the behaviour and the people of the society. With the purpose of writing and reforming the society, he was frequent in every place of the city and he was known by many people. He kept his name, age and address in the essay 'The Spectator's Account of Himself so that no one can trace him.