The Beauties Of Samuel Johnson

Consisting Of Maxims And Observations, Moral, Critical, And Miscellaneous (1804)

von Samuel Johnson

412 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Beauties of Samuel Johnson is a book that was first published in 1804 and is written by Samuel Johnson, a renowned English writer, poet, and critic. The book is a collection of Johnson's most famous maxims and observations, covering a wide range of topics that include morality, criticism, and miscellaneous subjects. The book is divided into several sections, each of which contains a collection of Johnson's most notable quotes and observations. The first section of the book covers moral topics, including Johnson's thoughts on virtue, friendship, and human nature. The second section focuses on critical observations, including Johnson's views on literature, language, and the arts. The final section of the book contains miscellaneous observations, covering a range of topics from politics and religion to history and philosophy.Throughout the book, Johnson's wit and wisdom are on full display, providing readers with a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of his time. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the development of critical thought.To Which Are Now Added, Biographical Anecdotes Of The Doctor, Selected From The Works Of Mrs. Piozzi, His Life Recently Published By Mr. Boswell, And Other Authentic Testimonies, Also His Will, And The Sermon He Wrote For The Late Dr. Dodd.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781104480110
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.05.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC