"Written in imitation of the Tatler. By Marmaduke Myrtle, Gent. [Richard Steele]", assisted by Joseph Addison.
The Lover was originally published three times a week, in 40 nos., Feb. 25-May 27, 1714. The Reader was published originally three tmies a week, in 9 nos., April 22-May 10, 1714.
The Reader is paged continuously with The Lover and has separate t.-p.: The Reader. London, Printed for J. Tonson, 1714.
Written in opposition to the Examiner.