The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Eleven Volumes, Volume 06 by Samuel Johnson
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About this eBook
| Author | Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 |
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| Title |
The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Eleven Volumes, Volume 06 Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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Produced by David Widger, Jonathan Ingram, Tom Allen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Summary | "The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Eleven Volumes, Volume 06" by Samuel Johnson is a collection of critical essays, reviews, and political tracts written in the early 19th century. This volume features Johnson's extensive commentary on a range of subjects including literature, historical accounts, and political observations, showcasing his literary prowess and insightful critiques of contemporary works and figures. The opening of this volume serves as an introduction to the reviews contained within, outlining the various topics that Johnson addresses. He begins with a letter discussing the inadequacies of travelers' accounts of China, emphasizing the contrast between expectations and realities. Following this, he delves into specific critiques of memoirs and historical works, such as those about the Duchess of Marlborough and Sir Isaac Newton’s letters, discussing the reliability of personal narratives and the nature of historical truth. The beginning thus establishes a framework for the analytical depth Johnson brings to each review, blending personal insight with broader cultural commentary, setting the tone for the intellectual journey within the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English essays -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10350 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 208 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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