Isaac Bickerstaff, Physician and Astrologer

Isaac Bickerstaff, Physician and Astrologer, published in 1672 by Sir Richard Steele, is a collection of essays featuring the fictional character Isaac Bickerstaff. Through witty commentary, Bickerstaff critiques the social mores and behaviors of 17th-century England, addressing themes such as marriage, vanity, and human folly. The work is notable for its blend of humor and social observation, reflecting the cultural life of its time and establishing Bickerstaff as a key figure in early English satire.