AAlexander Pope
BJoseph Addison
CSamuel Johnson
DJonathan Swift
Answer:
B. Joseph Addison
Read Explanation:
Richard Steele (1672 - 1729) was an English essayist, dramatist, journalist, and politician, best known as the principal author ( with Joseph Addison) of the periodicals The Tatler and The Spectator which became iconic in early 18th-century literary culture.
Steele is remembered for helping shape the essay as a literary form and promoting moral and ethical principles through accessible and entertaining writing.
His collaboration with Addison set the standard for modern journalism.
Steel launched The Tatler in 1709, using the pseudonym Isaac Bickerstaff ( borrowed from Jonathan Swift), and it gained popularity for its blend of humor, satire, and moral discourse.
Following Tatler's success, Steele co-founded The Spectator IN 1711 with Addison, often showcasing his talent for blending light humor with moral instruction, appealing to elite and common readers.
In The Tatler (No. 132), Steele introduces the Trumpet Club as a fictional society of eccentric and verbose individuals who gather regularly to share their thoughts and stories.