The Tatler, Volume 2

The Tatler, Volume 2, written by Sir Richard Steele and first published in 1709, is a collection of periodical essays that reflect on social issues and manners in early 18th-century London. Through the fictional editor Isaac Bickerstaff, Steele critiques societal norms with a blend of humor and serious commentary. The volume includes 'The History of Orlando the Fair,' a narrative exploring themes of beauty, desire, and the pitfalls of vanity in love, while also providing witty insights into the expectations of society during this period.