Croker's Boswell And Boswell

Studies In The Life Of Johnson (1880)

von Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald

342 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Croker's Boswell and Boswell: Studies in the Life of Johnson is a book written by Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald and published in 1880. The book is a collection of essays and studies on the life and works of Samuel Johnson, the famous 18th-century English writer, poet, and lexicographer. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of a critical analysis of James Boswell's famous biography of Johnson, The Life of Samuel Johnson. The second part of the book focuses on Johnson's own writings, including his essays, poems, and dictionary. Fitzgerald's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a wealth of historical and literary context for the reader. Overall, Croker's Boswell and Boswell is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Samuel Johnson, as well as the literary and cultural history of 18th-century England.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 Geschichte und Kritik
• ISBN: 9781120184375
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.09.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC