Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson: Selected Works
Samuel Johnson: Selected Works
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Samuel Johnson's essential and enduring works are compiled in an anthology, making them accessible to students and general readers. The texts are drawn from the Yale Edition of the Works of Samuel Johnson, including essays from The Rambler and other periodicals, Rasselas, prefaces to his Dictionary and Shakespeare edition, Lives of Cowley, Milton, Pope, Savage, and Gray, and selections from A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland. The anthology is organized by topics such as religion, marriage, war, and literature, with biographical introduction and annotation to update and enlarge the commentary in the Yale Edition.
Format: Hardback
Length: 856 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2021
Publisher: Yale University Press
Samuel Johnson, a prominent figure in eighteenth-century Britain, hailed as a moral and literary critic, biographer, lexicographer, and poet, continues to exert his profound influence even in the present day. This anthology, meticulously curated to provide accessibility to students and general readers, draws its rich content from the esteemed Yale Edition of Samuel Johnson's Works. Spanning a wide range of essays, including those from The Rambler and various periodicals, Rasselas, the prefaces to Johnson's Dictionary and his edition of Shakespeare, the comprehensive Lives of Cowley, Milton, Pope, Savage, and Gray, as well as generous selections from A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland, this compilation offers a comprehensive exploration of Johnson's literary legacy.
The anthology is thoughtfully structured to allow readers to delve into various themes, including religion, marriage, war, and literature. Each text is presented in its entirety, fostering a deep understanding and appreciation of Johnson's ideas. To enhance the commentary in the Yale Edition, the authors have provided a biographical introduction and extensive annotations, offering contemporary insights and perspectives.
This anthology serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, providing a comprehensive and accessible entry point into the world of Samuel Johnson's extraordinary literary achievements.
Weight: 1684g
Dimension: 192 x 264 x 64 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300113037
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