James Boswell / John Wilson Croker
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Johnsoniana is a treasure trove of anecdotes, witticisms, and opinions of Samuel Johnson, the legendary 18th-century lexicographer, essayist, and conversationalist. The book collects the most memorable and amusing remarks of Johnson on a wide range of subjects, such as literature, politics, religion, and social life. The volume includes numerous contributions from Boswell, Johnson’s biographer and friend, as well as many other contemporaries. Johnsoniana offers a vivid portrait of the intellectual and cultural life of Georgian England.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
