Which two men contributed to the Tatler and Spectator a serial of humorous and entertaining essays?

The Tatler and Spectator were primarily written by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele. They were English essayists, playwrights, and politicians who co-founded and contributed to these two influential periodicals in the early 18th century. Their essays covered a wide range of topics, including society, manners, literature, and politics.