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 \n• Died: 1729, Wales  \n• Profession: Essayist, Playwright, Politician, Journalist  \n• Known as: Co-founder of The Tatler and The Spectator with Joseph Addison  \nThe Tatler (1709–1711)  \nOrigin & Purpose  \n• Founded by Richard Steele on 12 April 1709.  \n• Continued until January 1711.  \n• Steele wrote under the pseudonym “Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq.”(a name earlier used by Jonathan Swift in a satirical pamphlet).  \nOrigin & Purpose  \n• Aim: To provide a blend of news, gossip, moral essays, and guidance on manners.  \n• Steele said his goal was “to expose the false arts of life, to pull off the disguise of cunning, vanity, and affectation, and to recommend a general simplicity in dress, discourse, and behavior.”  \nStyle & Content    \n• Essays were short, witty, moral, and focused on everyday life.  \n• Subjects included: Coffee-house culture, politics, gossip, literature, fashion, and moral conduct.  \n• Each paper was issued three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday).  \nStyle & Content  \nNews was reported from three major London coffeehouses:  \n• White’s (for gossip and gallantry)  \n• Will’s (for poetry and criticism)  \n• St. James’s (for politics)  \nList of members    \n• Richard Steele (Founder, main writer,“Isaac Bickerstaff”)  \n• Joseph Addison (close friend, major contributor)  \n• Jonathan Swift (occasional contributor, connected with the Bickerstaff name)  \n• Alexander Pope (minor association, part of the circle)  \n• Thomas Tickell (Addison’s ally, later associated)  \n• Eustace Budgell (Addison’s cousin, occasional contributor)  \nThe Spectator (1711–1712)","cbCairLkdkaadRrQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairLkdkaadRrQ","pdf",1290689,79,"English","# Sir Richard Steele\n## The Tatler\n### Origin and Purpose\n### Style and Content\n### List of Members\n## The Spectator","[{\"question\":\"Who founded The Tatler and when was it established?\",\"answer\":\"Sir Richard Steele founded The Tatler on 12 April 1709.\"},{\"question\":\"What was the 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