Book detail: The Works of Samuel Johnson: An essay on the life and genius of Dr. Johnson [by A. Murphy] Poems.- v. 2-4. The rambler.- v. 5. The idler. History of Rasselas, prince of Abissinia.- v. 6-8. The lives of the English poets.- v. 9. Lives of eminent persons. Letters, selected from the collection of Mrs. Piozzi and others. Prayers and meditations.- v. 10. Philological tracts, &c.- v. 11. Miscellaneous tracts, &c. Dedications. Reviews and criticisms. Tales of imagination. The adventurers.- is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
The Works of Samuel Johnson is a comprehensive compilation of the renowned writer's essays, poems, and correspondence. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including the life and genius of Dr. Johnson, the history of Rasselas, and the biographies of English poets and other distinguished figures. The collection also includes selected letters, prayers, meditations, and various tracts, reflecting Johnson's intellectual pursuits and contributions to literature and philosophy.
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