"De Coverley Papers" is a collection of essays that was published at the end of the 17th century in the English newspaper "The Spectator". This book is considered one of the first examples of British journalism. In essay texts, the authors - Joseph Addison, Eustace Budgell and Richard Steele - consider various aspects of social life and public morality of their time. With their deep understanding of human nature and refined writing style, the authors of The Coverley Papers became a benchmark for similar publications and helped shape the genre of classic British essay writing. This book is an important work that helps the modern reader to better understand the history and culture of Great Britain.