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Book Synopsis A Political Biography of Samuel Johnson by : Nicholas Hudson
Download or read book A Political Biography of Samuel Johnson written by Nicholas Hudson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Johnson rose from obscure origins to become a major literary figure of the eighteenth century. Through a detailed survey of his major works and political journalism, Hudson constructs a complex picture of Johnson as a moralist forced to accept the realistic nature of politics during an era of revolutionary transition.
Book Synopsis The Works of Samuel Johnson, Vol 10 by : Samuel Johnson
Download or read book The Works of Samuel Johnson, Vol 10 written by Samuel Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1977-07 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Download or read book Samuel Johnson written by Peter Martin and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first new biography for a generation of one of the great figures of English literature Poet, essayist, biographer, lexicographer, critic, conversationalist and wit, Dr Johnson is one of the great figures of English literature, perhaps the most quoted English writer after Shakespeare. Our view of Johnson has been overwhelmingly shaped by James Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson, published in 1791, the most famous biography in the English language. But invaluable as Boswell is as a source, he should not be the last word. This new biography illuminates the Johnson that Boswell never knew: the awkward youth, the unsuccessful schoolmaster, the eccentric marriage, his early years in London in the 1740s scratching a living, the epic struggle to produce the Dictionary. Very much the outsider, rather than the supremely confident dispenser of robust common sense. Using material unknown to previous biographers, Peter Martin describes the psychological knife-edge on which Johnson felt he lived, caused by his severe melancholia and his physical diseases. He explores Johnson's role in the publishing and printing world of the time and he reveals how important women were to Johnson throughout his life. The Samuel Johnson that emerges from this enthralling biography is still the foremost figure of his age but a more rebellious, unpredictable and sympathetic figure than the one that Boswell so memorably portrayed.
Book Synopsis The Politics of Samuel Johnson by : Donald Greene
Download or read book The Politics of Samuel Johnson written by Donald Greene and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1960, The Politics of Samuel Johnson remains one of the most significant studies of Johnson ever written. Contrary to virtually all preceding studies of Johnson's life, politics, and art, Donald Greene declared that the popular image of Johnson--one that even pervaded academic circles--was a caricature, an amalgam of misconceptions, inaccuracies, and sometimes deliberate untruths drawn from the works of his well-intentioned friend Boswell and his detractor Macaulay.In the Introduction to the second edition, Greene reasserts--in light of three decades of Johnsonian scholarship--his attack on the stereotyping of Johnson as a bigoted, party-line Tory and a crypto-Jacobite. Utilizing new material such as Thomas Curley's edition of the Chambers/Johnson Vinerian law lectures and the sale catalogue to Johnson's library to support his argument, Greene also warns that Johnson is still misquoted and misunderstood in situations from classroom lectures to discussions of Britain's role in the 1982 Falklands War.
Book Synopsis Political Writings by : Samuel Johnson
Download or read book Political Writings written by Samuel Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Political Writings of Dr. Johnson by : Samuel Johnson
Download or read book The Political Writings of Dr. Johnson written by Samuel Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Samuel Johnson by : Walter Jackson Bate
Download or read book Samuel Johnson written by Walter Jackson Bate and published by Harvest Books. This book was released on 1979 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this biography - a work that won three of the most prestigious literary prizes this country offers - W. Jackson Bate delves deep into the character that formed Johnson's awesome intellect and fueled his prodigious output. The first great modern biography of Johnson, it confirms that his statements and judgments on literature, politics, religion, behavior - on all human experience - are as relevant in our age as when they were first uttered. This new edition brings a modern classic back into print and includes a new preface from the author.
Download or read book Samuel Johnson written by Jeffrey Meyers and published by Oldcastle Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-11-27 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeffrey Meyers tells the extraordinary story of Samuel Johnson one of the most illustrious figures of English literary tradition. Johnson was famous as a poet, novelist, biographer, essayist, critic, editor, lexicographer, conversationalist and larger than life personality. After nine years of work Johnson's, 'A dictionary of the English Language, was published in 1755. He overcame great adversity to achieve success. 'The Struggle' is a masterful portrait of a brilliant and tormented figure.
Book Synopsis The Works of Samuel Johnson: Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons by : Samuel Johnson
Download or read book The Works of Samuel Johnson: Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons written by Samuel Johnson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-12 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Works of Samuel Johnson: Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons', Samuel Johnson showcases his diverse literary talents in a collection of reviews, political writings, and biographies of notable figures. Known for his concise and incisive prose, Johnson's work provides valuable insights into the social and political landscape of 18th-century England. His keen observations and sharp wit make this compilation a must-read for those interested in British literature and history. Johnson's unique writing style and critical analysis set him apart as a prominent figure in the literary canon of his time. His ability to capture the essence of his subjects with clarity and depth demonstrates his mastery of the written word. Samuel Johnson's academic background and extensive knowledge of the cultural and political climate of his era greatly influenced the themes and subjects he chose to explore in his works. His commitment to intellectual rigor and his distinct perspective shine through in this comprehensive collection. Johnson's dedication to truth and his unwavering sense of moral responsibility are evident in his writings, making them both enlightening and thought-provoking. I highly recommend 'The Works of Samuel Johnson' to readers who appreciate insightful commentary, historical context, and engaging prose. Johnson's multifaceted approach to literature and politics makes this compilation an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of 18th-century British society and culture.
Book Synopsis Samuel Johnson and the Sense of History by : John A. Vance
Download or read book Samuel Johnson and the Sense of History written by John A. Vance and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No area of Johnsonian studies has been less appreciated and more misunderstood than Johnson's response to history. Popular notions to the effect that he was insensitive to history have discouraged scholars and critics from discovering the role history played in his thinking. In this first book-length investigation of the subject, John A. Vance concludes that few misconceptions about Samuel Johnson have been so glaring as his supposed dislike of history. More specifically, in separate chapters Vance examines the development of Johnson's historical sense--from his readings, heritage, and travels to historical sites; Johnson's recall and use of historical figures and events, most notably the seventeenth-century attitude toward the most maligned member of the historical family, antiquarianism. The author also devotes two chapters to Johnson's historical writings--that is, those works in which he either incorporates history into his critical, biographical, and political discussions or those in which he clearly assumes the role of historian himself. Vance furthermore considers Johnson's views on historical facts, educative and moral history, the broadening scope of historical investigation, the nature of historical truth and skepticism, historical research, historical causation, and the historian's style.
Book Synopsis The Politics of Samuel Johnson by : J. Clark
Download or read book The Politics of Samuel Johnson written by J. Clark and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major academic controversy has raged in recent years over the analysis of the political and religious commitments of Samuel Johnson, the most commanding of the 'commanding heights' of eighteenth-century English letters. This book, one of a trilogy from Palgrave, brings that debate to a decisive conclusion, retrieving the 'historic Johnson.'
Book Synopsis The Samuel Johnson Encyclopedia by : Pat Rogers
Download or read book The Samuel Johnson Encyclopedia written by Pat Rogers and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1996-05-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first-ever attempt to present all the significant facts about Samuel Johnson in a single volume. The 650 alphabetically arranged entries cover every aspect of Johnson's life, career, and personality. The volume describes each of his works in detail, examining such matters as composition, publication, and reception. It gives up-to-date accounts of his attitude on key themes and concepts and explores his central ideas on literary, moral, political, social, and religious questions. It provides biographies of all persons with whom Johnson had any sort of real contact and gives a detailed picture of the Club and its members. This is a one-stop aid that will enable students and readers of Johnson to locate almost any fact about him quickly and easily. Samuel Johnson was one of the most important literary figures of the 18th century, which was sometimes known as the Age of Johnson. He authored a pioneering dictionary of the English language, edited Shakespeare, composed poetry and drama, and wrote numerous prose works on moral, philosophical, religious, political, and domestic concerns. Immortalized through Boswell's biography, he is as well-known for his traits and habits (including his witty and combative manner of conversation) as for his prodigious achievements in the world of letters. This encyclopedia is a comprehensive guide to Johnson and his milieu. This pioneering volume contains more than 650 alphabetically arranged entries on every aspect of Johnson's life, career, and personality. It describes each of his works in detail, examining such matters as composition, publication, and reception. It gives up-to-date accounts of his attitude on key themes and concepts, and explores his central ideas on literary, moral, political, social, and religious questions. It provides biographies of all the persons with whom Johnson had any sort of real contact, ranging from his close friends in the world of the arts and publishing, to his domestic intimates and servants, his extended family, and even his cat. A full system of cross-referencing allows readers to locate subjects and entries with ease. This is a one-stop aid which will enable students and readers of Johnson to locate almost any fact about him quickly and easily, and will provide guidance for any more detailed research which may be called for.
Book Synopsis A Political Biography of Samuel Johnson by : Nicholas Hudson
Download or read book A Political Biography of Samuel Johnson written by Nicholas Hudson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Johnson rose from obscure origins to become a major literary figure of the eighteenth century. Through a detailed survey of his major works and political journalism, Hudson constructs a complex picture of Johnson as a moralist forced to accept the realistic nature of politics during an era of revolutionary transition.
Book Synopsis The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. by : James Boswell
Download or read book The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. written by James Boswell and published by . This book was released on 1826 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Works of Samuel Johnson: Reviews, political tracts, and Lives of eminent persons by : Samuel Johnson
Download or read book The Works of Samuel Johnson: Reviews, political tracts, and Lives of eminent persons written by Samuel Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Samuel Johnson written by J. C. D. Clark and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1994-10-27 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an analysis of the life and thought of the writer Samuel Johnson from an historian's viewpoint, reversing the orthodoxy which has dominated the subject for over thirty years. Jonathan Clark, who has written extensively on English and American religion, ideology and politics in the eighteenth century, presents here a Johnson strikingly different from the apolitical, pragmatic and eccentric figure who emerges from the pages of most students of English literature. Johnson's commitments and conflicts in religion and politics, obscured since Macaulay, are reconstructed; his role in the literary dynamics of his age is revealed against a new context for English cultural politics between the Restoration and the age of Romanticism. This book will therefore be of interest not only to Johnsonians but to historians of ideas and students of English literature.
Book Synopsis The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. by : Sir John Hawkins
Download or read book The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. written by Sir John Hawkins and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first and only scholarly edition of Sir John Hawkins’s Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., a work that has not been widely available in complete form for more than two hundred years. Published in 1787, some four years before James Boswell's biography of Johnson, Hawkins's Life complements, clarifies, and often corrects numerous aspects of Boswell's Life. Samuel Johnson (1709-84) is the most significant English writer of the second half of the eighteenth century; indeed, this period is widely known as the Age of Johnson. Hawkins was Johnson's friend and legal adviser and the chief executor of his will. He knew Johnson longer and in many respects better than other biographers, including Boswell, who made unacknowledged use of Hawkins's Life and helped orchestrate the critical attacks that consigned the book to obscurity. Sir John Hawkins had special insight into Johnson's mental states at various points in his life, his early days in London, his association with the Gentleman's Magazine, and his political views and writings. Hawkins's use of historical and cultural details, an uncommon literary device at the time, produced one of the earliest "life and times" biographies in our language. The Introduction by O M Brack, Jr., covers the history of the composition, publication, and reception of the Life and provides a context in which it should be read. Annotations address historical, literary, and linguistic uncertainties, and a full textual apparatus documents how Brack arrived at this definitive text of Hawkins's Life.
