Isaac Bickerstaff, Physician and Astrologer

Published in 1709, 'Isaac Bickerstaff, Physician and Astrologer' is a collection of satirical essays by Richard Steele, using the pseudonym Isaac Bickerstaff. The work serves as a fictional memoir, reflecting on the social issues and personal anecdotes of Bickerstaff's life, including his interactions with friends and family. Steele's creation of Bickerstaff was part of a hoax related to the famous astrologer John Partridge, and the essays often provide humorous advice on relationships and social dilemmas. This work is notable for its role in the development of periodical literature and satire in early 18th-century England.