Anecdotes Of Samuel Johnson

Anecdotes Of Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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9781436777810
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Anecdotes of Samuel Johnson: During the Last Twenty Years of His Life is a book written by Samuel Johnson himself. The book was published in 1826, after the death of the author. It is a collection of various anecdotes, stories, and observations about Johnson’s life, as well as his interactions with other notable figures of the time. The book covers the last twenty years of Johnson’s life, during which he became a prominent literary figure in England. It includes anecdotes about his daily routine, his habits, his opinions, and his relationships with other writers and thinkers of his time. The book is written in Johnson’s characteristic style, which is known for its wit, intelligence, and clarity. It provides a unique insight into the personality and character of one of the most important literary figures of the 18th century. Overall, Anecdotes of Samuel Johnson: During the Last Twenty Years of His Life is an engaging and insightful book that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most important literary figures in English history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, or the life of Samuel Johnson himself.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.

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