“He that shall peruse the political pamphlets of any past reign will wonder why they were so eagerly read, or so loudly praised.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: A New Edition in Twelve Volumes, to which is Prefixed, an Essay on His Life and Genius, by Arthur Murphy, Esq. Containing Rambler vol. 1-3
This multi-volume edition presents the collected literary works of Samuel Johnson, the renowned English author best remembered for his influential A Dictionary of the English Language and his moral essays originally published in the periodical The Rambler. The collection includes Johnson's essay writings spanning multiple volumes, with Arthur Murphy's biographical and critical essay prefixed as an introduction to Johnson's life and literary achievements. The work represents a comprehensive collected edition of Johnson's prose works, focusing particularly on his periodical essay contributions that established his reputation as a leading moralist and man of letters in eighteenth-century English literature. more
Author
Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson was an English writer, poet, and lexicographer, renowned for his comprehensive English dictionary, 'A Dictionary of the English Language', published in 1755. His distinctive writing style and wit have cemented his place as a significant figure in the history of English literature. more
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